Soft French bread
High GI
GL 11.7 per typical slice (30 g) · GL 39 per 100 g
- Moderate protein content
- Very high glycemic index and load
Soft French bread has a glycemic index of 75, lower than plain Traditional French bread (78). One typical slice (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 11.7.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 18 per 100 g Sprouted grain bread significantly lowers the glycemic load from 39 to 16, providing a much steadier energy release.
Sprouted bread - GL 14 per 100 g Flaxseed bread offers a substantial reduction in glycemic load (from 39 to 14) while maintaining a familiar bread-like texture.
Flaxseed bread - GL 8 per 100 g Chickpea flatbread is a nutrient-dense alternative that drastically reduces the glycemic load to 8, helping to prevent sharp glucose spikes.
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Forms of Traditional French bread
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate protein content
- Low saturated fat
- Very high glycemic index and load
- Low fiber content
- High sodium
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Soft French bread?
Soft French bread has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One typical slice (30 g) has a glycemic load of 11.7; per 100 g the glycemic load is 39.
Is Soft French bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Soft French bread has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Sprouted bread.
Which form of Traditional French bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Soft French bread has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Traditional French bread in this database (39 per 100 g).
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