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Bread, Italian
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.6 MG | 49% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 25% | |
| Niacin | 4.5 MG | 28% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 102 UG | 26% | |
| Choline, total | 14.6 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3 UG | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 105 MG | 8% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.5 MG | 19% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 95 MG | 8% | |
| Potassium, K | 124 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 618 MG | 27% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 7% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 13% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 21% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.2 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (2.7g per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (27% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (21% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (31% DV).
- Good source of Thiamin (49% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (25% DV).
About Bread, Italian
Italian bread is a lean, yeast-leavened loaf with a thin crisp crust and an open, chewy crumb. Fat is minimal, and protein comes in decently for a white bread. The simplicity of the formula, flour, water, yeast, salt, means there is nowhere to hide inferior ingredients, and the result is a bread that works equally well with olive oil, cold cuts, or a simple bowl of soup. Fiber is low, as expected from an unenriched white loaf.
Dietary Information
Bread, Italian is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Bread, Italian include Thiamin (49% DV) , Selenium, Se (31% DV) , Niacin (28% DV) , Sodium, Na (27% DV) , and Folate, total (26% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 259 calories per 100 grams, Bread, Italian gets 15% of its calories from protein, 74% from carbohydrates, and 9% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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