White bread
High GI
GL 10.8 per piece (29 g) · GL 37.1 per 100 g
- A 29 g slice has about 77 kcal and 2.6 g of protein.
- High glycemic index (about 75) and a glycemic load of about 37 per 100 g.
White bread has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One piece (29 g) adds a glycemic load of 10.8.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #174924 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 19.1 per 100 g Multigrain bread slices the same way for sandwiches and toast, with almost three times the fibre and a lower glycemic index.
Multigrain bread - GL 18 per 100 g Sprouted-grain bread fills the same role with fewer carbohydrates and more protein per 100 g.
Sprouted bread - GL 27.7 per 100 g Whole-grain rye bread makes the same sandwich with about three times the fibre and a lower glycemic load.
Whole rye bread - GL 6 per 100 g High-protein bread is sliced and eaten the same way, with far fewer carbohydrates and about twice the protein.
High protein bread
Forms of White bread
- Low carb breadGI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g low carb
- GI 53 · GL 18 per 100 g sprouted Sprouted bread
- GI 53 · GL 19.1 per 100 g multigrain Multigrain bread
- Roasted multigrain breadGI 55 · GL 24 per 100 g multigrainroasted
- GI 74 · GL 31.6 per 100 g whole
Whole bread - Fried breadGI 70 · GL 32.5 per 100 g fried
- GI 75 · GL 34.3 per 100 g gluten free
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 thin slice | 20 g | 7.4 |
| 1 slice | 29 g | 10.8 |
| 1 large slice | 30 g | 11.1 |
| 1 cup, cubes | 35 g | 13 |
| 1 cup, crumbs | 45 g | 16.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 266 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 49.42 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5.67 g |
| Natural | 3.6 g |
| Added | 2.02 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 8.85 g |
| Fat | 3.33 g |
| Saturated | 0.73 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 491 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- A 29 g slice has about 77 kcal and 2.6 g of protein.
- Low in fat: about 3 g per 100 g.
- Soft and neutral, it pairs easily with protein toppings such as eggs, cottage cheese or lean meat.
- High glycemic index (about 75) and a glycemic load of about 37 per 100 g.
- Made from refined flour: 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, less than half of whole-wheat bread.
- About 490 mg of sodium per 100 g, so a few slices add noticeable salt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of White bread?
White bread has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One piece (29 g) has a glycemic load of 10.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 37.1.
Is White bread good for people with insulin resistance?
White bread has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Multigrain bread.
Which form of White bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of White bread in this database, Low carb bread has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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