White bread

White bread is a soft, mild-flavored bread made primarily from refined wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. It originated as a staple food in ancient Egypt and has since become one of the most widely consumed baked goods globally, often sliced for sandwiches and toast.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

White bread is high in carbohydrates and provides a quick source of energy, but is relatively low in protein and fat. A standard slice offers small amounts of iron, B vitamins (like thiamine and niacin), and folate, with a typical serving containing around 70-80 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	75 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	0.8 g
Fiber	0.6 g
Sugar	1.5 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Thiamine (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	6 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, white bread has often been associated with industrialization and convenience, becoming a symbol of modern food processing. Nutritionally, its refined nature means it has a higher glycemic index compared to whole-grain breads, leading to faster digestion and blood sugar spikes.