Calories in Bread: White, Whole Wheat, Sourdough, Bagels and More
A slice of white bread has about 70–80 kcal. Compare whole wheat, sourdough, rye, bagels, pita, tortillas and baguette by slice and serving.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
Quick answer: a standard slice of sandwich bread has 70–80 calories for white and 80–100 calories for whole wheat. Bakery bread is often cut much thicker, so a slice can be 120–200 kcal.
Bread calories by type
| Bread | Serving | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| White sandwich bread | 1 slice (~25–28 g) | ~70–80 |
| Whole wheat | 1 slice (~32 g) | ~80–100 |
| Multigrain | 1 slice | ~90–110 |
| Sourdough (bakery) | 1 slice (~50–60 g) | ~130–160 |
| Rye | 1 slice (~32 g) | ~80–85 |
| Baguette | 2-inch piece (~50 g) | ~135–145 |
| Bagel, medium plain | 1 (~100 g) | ~250–290 |
| English muffin | 1 | ~120–140 |
| Pita, 6.5 inch | 1 | ~160–170 |
| Flour tortilla, 8 inch | 1 | ~140–150 |
| Corn tortilla, 6 inch | 1 | ~50–60 |
| Naan | 1 piece | ~260–320 |
| Croissant, medium | 1 | ~230–270 |
Per 100 g, most breads land between 250 and 290 kcal.
Toppings matter as much as the bread
| Topping | Calories |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp butter | ~35 |
| 1 tbsp butter | ~100 |
| 1 tbsp jam | ~50–55 |
| 1 tbsp peanut butter | ~95 |
| ½ avocado | ~115–120 |
| 1 tbsp cream cheese | ~50 |
Bread and weight loss
You don't need to cut bread. Choose higher-fiber breads, keep slices reasonable and pair bread with protein (eggs, tuna, cottage cheese). See high-protein breakfast and calories in avocado.
Bread swaps that keep you full
- Open-faced sandwiches: one slice instead of two saves 70–150 kcal.
- High-fiber or "light" breads: some sandwich breads have 45–60 kcal per slice; check the label.
- Lettuce or collard wraps for burgers and tacos when you want to save calories for something else.
Portion without a scale
Pre-sliced bread lists calories per slice on the bag. For bakery loaves, a slice about 1 cm thick from a sourdough boule is often 50–60 g (130–160 kcal).
Track it
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in two slices of bread?
About 140–200 calories for typical sandwich bread.
Is sourdough lower in calories?
Per gram it's similar; bakery slices are just thicker, so a slice often has more calories.
Which bread is best for weight loss?
Whole grain or high-fiber breads, because they're more filling per calorie.
How many calories are in a bagel?
A medium plain bagel has about 250–290 calories before toppings.
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