Simple Buttered Toast

Simple Buttered Toast is a classic comfort food made by toasting a slice of bread until golden and then spreading it with butter. It typically uses basic ingredients like sliced bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough) and salted or unsalted butter. This humble dish has roots in Western cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide as a quick snack or breakfast staple.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Buttered toast is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the bread and fats from the butter, with a moderate amount of protein. A single slice with a thin layer of butter provides roughly 100-150 calories, along with small amounts of B vitamins, iron, and calcium depending on the bread type.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	5.5 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Sugar	1.5 g
Sodium	180 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	35 mg
Magnesium	6 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Vitamin A	50 µg
Vitamin D	0.1 µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg

Per 1 slice (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, buttered toast is often associated with simplicity and nostalgia, serving as a comfort food in many households. Nutritionally, it demonstrates how a basic combination of grains and fats can provide quick energy, making it a popular choice for breakfast or a light snack.