Breadcrumbs
Dried ground bread used for coating, binding and adding crunch.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of breadcrumbs for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 118 kcal per 30 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 393 kcal | 118 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 3.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 70 g | 21 g | 17.8 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fibre | 4.3 g | 1.3 g | 1.1 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of breadcrumbs, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.024 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 6.6 µg | 2 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin | 0.97 mg | 0.29 mg | 81% |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 0.12 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 6.6 mg | 2 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.036 mg | 7% |
| Folate | 164 µg | 49.2 µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.35 µg | 0.11 µg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.55 mg | 0.17 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 14.6 mg | 4.4 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 183 mg | 54.9 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 1.4 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 12.9 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 165 mg | 49.5 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 196 mg | 58.8 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 732 mg | 220 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 0.45 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 25.2 µg | 7.6 µg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 0.078 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.92 mg | 0.28 mg | 40% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Bread, crumbs, dry, grated, plain
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat breadcrumbs?
- Turns leftover bread into a useful ingredient.
- A thin coating adds texture for few calories.
How to include it
- Bake rather than fry coated fish or chicken.
- Mix with herbs and lemon zest as a gratin topping.
Things to consider
- Seasoned versions can be high in salt.
- Frying the coating is where most of the calories come from.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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