White bread: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: white bread.
46.7g net carbs per 100 g
3.1carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
73glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 46.7 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Energy | 266 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174924 “Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)”. Net carbs = total carbs 49.4 g − fiber 2.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 slice29 g | 2 slices58 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 13.5 | 27.1 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Glycemic load | 10 | 20 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 73. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- White wheat flour bread, mean of 35 foods
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