Bread is a very familiar dish in the life of Vietnamese people. Bread is chosen by many people to eat in the morning, noon, afternoon and evening.
Nutritional composition of bread
According to the Grain Foods Organization, the nutritional content of bread is quite diverse and can change depending on the type of bread and the main ingredient of the dish.
Bread also provides carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fat, and some vitamins and minerals. However, the amount of these nutrients in a loaf of bread is not large and can vary depending on the specific type of bread.
How many calories in a loaf of bread?
There are many types of bread on the market, usually divided into two main types: bread with filling and bread without filling.
According to an article on the Vinmec International General Hospital website, in Vietnam, on average, each loaf of bread weighing about 86 - 90g will contain about 230 calories. However, the amount of calories will vary depending on the main ingredients that make up the bread.
Each weighing about 86 - 90g will contain about 230 calories (Photo: istock)
Here are the calories in some types of bread:
- White bread: 230 calories
- White sandwich bread: 237 calories
- Rye bread: 230 calories
- Hamburger: 296 calories
- Brown rice bread: 250 calories
- Raisin bread: 288 calories
- Sweet bread: 270 calories
- Whole wheat bread: 260 calories
For sandwiches with fillings, the calorie count will increase depending on the amount of meat, eggs, vegetables, etc. eaten with them.
- Meatloaf about 500 calories including bread and fillings (cucumber, meat, sauce, pate,...) will provide a delicious meal full of nutrition from protein to fiber.
- Fried bread (egg bread) contains about 330 calories with 1 egg bread and about 410 calories with 2 egg bread, of which 250 calories are from bread and 1 fried egg is about 80 calories.
- Fish cake sandwich contains about 450 calories and is certainly very familiar to us. Fried fish cake combined with cucumber and chili sauce with bread.
How to eat bread to lose weight
According to Eating Well, a loaf of bread can provide you with a lot of energy. The ingredients in bread help you stay full longer, stay healthy enough to study and work, and provide a great source of energy. Therefore, many people wonder if eating bread makes you gain weight.
In fact, bread is not the cause of weight gain, but eating too much bread will cause weight gain.
Some ways to use bread during weight loss:
- Only eat bread for breakfast or as a snack. Do not eat bread instead of rice.
- Choose the type of noodles with the least calories and fat, it's best to choose bread that only contains 35-40 calories/slice.
- Choose bread specifically for dieters if you want to lose weight.
- Bread can be eaten with vegetables, soup, beef, lean meat, fish, fruit... to increase fiber and make it more delicious.
- Recommended types of bread include oat bread, whole grain bread, and barley bread.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/1-o-banh-mi-bao-nhieu-calo-ar870220.html
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