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White sandwich bread
Generic reference · 2 slices (50 g)
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| Per occasion | White sandwich bread 2 slices (50 g) | Thin-sliced whole-wheat bread 2 thin slices (36 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | 91 kcal |
| Total sugar | 2.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Added sugar | Not available | Not available |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 162 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 15.5 g |
Smaller portion: part of the difference comes from eating less, not only a different product.
Thin slices are smaller, so part of the difference comes from the smaller portion.
Allergens: Wheat; Wheat. Always check the package.
Yearly math: 1 time(s) per day = 365 occasions a year. Calories 15,432 kcal, total sugar 389 g (0.39 kg), sodium 30,295 mg (30.3 g). Positive numbers mean less with the swap.
Sources (generic USDA FoodData Central references, values per 100 g, checked 2026-10-23): Bread, white, commercially prepared; Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared. Product labels vary and may be rounded. Sodium is sodium, not table salt. A lower number isn't automatically the best overall choice.
Estimates use the listed portions and your selected frequency. Nutrition varies by product.
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