Bread
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
250
Density
2.50kcal/g
Protein / 100g
10.4g
Carbs / 100g
52.1g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Bread has 2.50 calories per gram (250 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 Unit | 48 g | 120 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein10.4 g / 100 g17% of calories
- Carbs52.1 g / 100 g83% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Bread is 17× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (2.50 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Bread is 5.4× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (2.50 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Bread is 1.0× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (2.50 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about bread
- How many calories are in 100 grams of bread?
- Bread contains 250 calories per 100 g, along with 10.4 g of protein, 52.1 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of bread?
- Bread has a calorie density of 2.50 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 0.1 unit of bread?
- One 0.1 unit of Bread weighs about 48 g and provides roughly 120 calories.
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