Calories in Wheat Bread

Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods and it is an inevitable part of our diet. Sandwiches and pizzas are loved by children and people of all ages and places. Bread is available in innumerable types like Italian, French, German, baguette, croissant, Cuban, etc. Every variety is nutritious and full of different nutritional elements. Original variety of white bread should be avoided as far as possible and whole wheat grain flour bread should be opted as it contains bran, germ and nutrients as well as vitamin E, which acts as a natural preservative. Any whole grain bread cannot be soft and spongy, it is always firm, heavy and grainy, with texture. Calories in wheat bread may vary according to the ingredients in the bread and the serving size.

According to the sources from United States' Department of Agriculture (USDA), following are the figures available with reference to the 'whole wheat bread nutrition'.

Whole Wheat Bread Calories

Quantity Served	Total Number of Calories
1 slice	128
100 gm	278
1 thin slice(3-3/4" x 5" x 3/8")	92
1 oz	79

One slice of whole wheat bread contains 74% carbohydrates, 17% fats and 9% proteins. Estimated non fiber carbs are about 20.85 gm. Following are the figures available with reference to the '100% whole wheat bread'.

Calories in 100 % Whole Wheat Bread

Quantity Served	Total Number of Calories
1 slice, crust removed	30
100 gm	246
1 oz	70
1 regular size	69
1 large size	79
1 thin slice	57

One slice of 100% whole wheat bread contains 71% carbs, 14% fats and 15% proteins. Estimated non fiber carbs are about 11.00 gm. Following are the figures available with reference to the 'toasted 100% whole wheat bread'.

Calories in 100 % Toasted Wheat Bread

Quantity Served	Total Number of Calories
1 slice, crust removed	30
100 gm	277
1 oz	79
1 regular size	69
1 large size	80
1 thin slice	58

One slice of 100% toasted whole wheat bread contains 70% carbs, 15% fat and 15% proteins. Estimated non fiber carbs are about 11.11 gm. Let us now take a look at the wheat bread calories, especially, calories in commercial whole wheat bread.

Commercial Whole Wheat Bread Calorie Content

Quantity Served	Total Number of Calories
1 slice	69
100 gm	247
1 oz	70

Nutritional Value of Whole Wheat Bread

One slice of commercial whole wheat bread contains 71% carbs, 15% fat and 14% proteins. Estimated non fiber carbs are about 11.01 gm. Following are the other important commercial whole wheat bread nutrition facts (serving size: 1 normal slice).

Name of Element	Proportion	Name of Element	Proportion
Total fat	1.18 gm	Cholesterol	0
Sodium	148 mg	Potassium	71 mg
Total carbs	12.90 gm	Dietary fiber	1.9 gm
Sugars	1.56 gm	Vitamin A	0
Protein	2.72 gm	Vitamin C	0
Saturated fat	0.257 gm	Monounsaturated fat	0.46 gm

Different Varieties of Bread and Calories Obtained

Type of Bread	Total Number of Calories	Carb Grams
2 Ounces Water or Egg Bagel	160	31
1.5 Ounces Boston Brown Bread	80	21
1 Bun	100	19
Croissant	117	13
1.25 Ounces Garlic Bread	100	19
Multigrain Wheat Bread	70	14
Italian Bread	83	17
Oat Bran Bread	70	24
1.25 Ounces French Bread	100	19

Many varieties of bread contain as little as 35 calories per slice and are still tasty. However, bread is not recommended for those who are following a low carb diet plan for weight loss. White bread especially, is high in carbs and should be totally avoided, considering it as white poison. Taking into consideration the overall nutritional value, the white might be out, but wheat is definitely in!