Calories in 1 Slice of Wheat Bread
1 slice of wheat bread (29 g) has 79 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.1 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 14 g of carbohydrates, a split of 16% protein, 15% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 2 slices of wheat bread has 159 calories. Burning 79 calories takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Wheat Bread: common questions
How many calories are in 1 slice of wheat bread?
1 slice of wheat bread weighs about 29 g and has 79 calories.
How much protein is in 1 slice of wheat bread?
1 slice of wheat bread has 3.1 g of protein, which is 6% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 slice of wheat bread?
1 slice of wheat bread has 14 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much wheat bread is 100 calories?
100 calories of wheat bread is 36 g, about 1 1/2 slices of wheat bread.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172686. Original description: Bread, wheat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.