Calories compared
Bread calories: white, whole wheat, rye, pita and naan
Most breads land between about 250 and 300 kcal per 100 g, so the size of the slice matters more than the type. Garlic bread and naan are higher because of the added fat.
Bread
The Diat food database lists 14 kinds of bread. Per 100 g or ml they range from 247 kcal (Protein Bread) to 351 kcal (Garlic Bread).
| Food | Per 100 g/ml | Typical portion | Per portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bread | 266 kcal / 100 g | 1 slice (25 slice) | 66 kcal |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 278 kcal / 100 g | 1 slice (28 slice) | 78 kcal |
| Rye Bread | 259 kcal / 100 g | large slice (43 g) | 111 kcal |
| Pumpernickel Bread | 250 kcal / 100 g | slice (26 g) | 65 kcal |
| Pita Bread | 275 kcal / 100 g | 1 piece (60 piece) | 165 kcal |
| Pita Bread, whole wheat | 268 kcal / 100 g | serving, small (28 g) | 75 kcal |
| Italian Bread | 259 kcal / 100 g | cup, cubed (35 g) | 91 kcal |
| Focaccia Bread | 306 kcal / 100 g | cup (119.69 g) | 367 kcal |
| Naan, Indian Tandoori Flatbread | 325 kcal / 100 g | each - 10" diameter (177 g) | 574 kcal |
| Chaptti (Roti), Indian Bread | 273 kcal / 100 g | 1 piece (50 piece) | 120 kcal |
| Potato Bread | 266 kcal / 100 g | slice (32 g) | 85 kcal |
| Raisin Bread | 275 kcal / 100 g | slice (32 g) | 88 kcal |
| Garlic Bread | 351 kcal / 100 g | slice (43 g) | 151 kcal |
| Protein Bread | 247 kcal / 100 g | slice (19 g) | 47 kcal |
Figures are approximate and come from published food composition data. Each row opens the food's own page with every portion size.
Common questions
- How many calories are in White Bread?
- 1 slice (25 slice) of White Bread has about 66 kcal, which is 266 kcal per 100 g.
- Which of these has the fewest calories?
- Protein Bread, with 247 kcal per 100 g. The most is Garlic Bread, with 351 kcal per 100 g.
