Bakery & biscuits

White Bread

per 2 slices (~50g)

2–3gsugar
2gadded sugar

10% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

10calories from this sugar
~2 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~1 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

A small amount of sugar is used in most commercial bread recipes to help the yeast rise and improve browning — not enough to taste sweet, but it adds up if bread is a daily staple.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: General nutrition-database estimate for commercial white bread (last verified 2026-08-26)