Bread, raisin, enriched
Whole food · Baked Products
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Enriched raisin bread is a soft, sweet yeast bread studded with plump, chewy raisins. Its tender crumb and gentle sweetness make it a nostalgic breakfast staple, often toasted to enhance its buttery, fruity aroma. Nutritionally, it provides a quick energy boost from its carbohydrate content, with added B vitamins and iron from the enrichment process.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its comforting, familiar sweetness and the delightful textural contrast between the soft bread and chewy raisins. It's a versatile canvas, perfect toasted with butter, used for French toast, or enjoyed plain as a satisfying snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high carbohydrate and added sugar content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it less ideal for those managing diabetes. It's also a common source of gluten and may contain added sodium. To mitigate, pair a slice with protein (like peanut butter or eggs) and healthy fat to slow sugar absorption, and practice portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Enriched with B vitamins (like thiamin, niacin) and iron
- Source of dietary fiber from whole grains and raisins
- Offers a convenient and versatile breakfast or snack base
- Contains antioxidants from the raisins
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The commercial production of raisin bread in the United States is often credited to a baker in Fresno, California, who in the 1890s experimented with adding locally grown raisins to his leftover dough to reduce waste.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 33.6 g |
| Energy | 274 kcal |
| Energy | 1146 kj |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.4 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 66.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 109 mg |
| Potassium, K | 227 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 347 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.72 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.50 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 20.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.34 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.40 mg |
| Niacin | 3.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate, total | 106 ug |
| Folic acid | 72.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 34.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 156 ug |
| Choline, total | 14.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 44.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.28 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.58 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.48 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.68 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.64 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.29 g |
| Leucine | 0.52 g |
| Lysine | 0.20 g |
| Methionine | 0.13 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.36 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 g |
| Valine | 0.33 g |
| Arginine | 0.36 g |
| Histidine | 0.17 g |
| Alanine | 0.27 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.35 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.4 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.83 g |
| Serine | 0.36 g |
FAQ
Is raisin bread healthy?
It can be part of a balanced diet. It provides energy, some fiber, and added nutrients from enrichment, but it's also higher in sugar and refined carbs than whole-grain breads. Enjoying it in moderation, especially when paired with protein or fat, is key.
Why do raisins sink to the bottom of the bread?
Raisins are denser than the bread dough. If the dough is too thin or the raisins aren't coated in a little flour before mixing, they can sink during proofing and baking. Proper dough consistency and gentle folding help distribute them evenly.
Can I make raisin bread without yeast?
Yes, you can make quick bread versions using baking powder or baking soda as leavening. These are more like a cake or muffin texture and are often called 'raisin bread' but are technically quick breads.