How many calories are in french toast?

One slice of french toast made with white bread, egg and milk (65g) has 177 calories. Per 100g, french toast is 273 calories. Restaurant servings with butter and syrup can easily reach 500-800 calories for a 2-3 slice plate.

Why is french toast high in calories compared to regular toast?

French toast is 273 cal/100g against about 266 for the plain white bread it starts as, which sounds like a small gap until you notice where the calories moved. Fat goes from 3.3g per 100g to 11.4g, from the egg batter and the butter in the pan, while carbs fall as the batter displaces bread. A slice gains roughly 60 calories in the process.

How does french toast compare to pancakes?

The two land closer than most people expect: french toast is 273 cal/100g and plain pancakes are 282. French toast carries more protein (10.4g against 7.4g per 100g) because of the egg batter, and slightly less fat. Portion size decides it in practice, since a stack of three pancakes outweighs two slices of french toast.

Can french toast be made healthier?

Use whole wheat bread for roughly triple the fiber (6g per 100g against 2.3g for white). Swap whole milk for almond milk to save 40 calories per batch. Cook with cooking spray instead of butter to cut 5-7g fat per slice. These changes can reduce calories by 25-30% per serving.

Is french toast keto-friendly?

Standard french toast is not keto-friendly at 31.1g net carbs per 100g. A single 65g slice carries about 20g net carbs, which is a whole day's allowance on strict keto. Almond flour bread or cloud bread drops that to 3-5g per slice while keeping the egg-custard flavor.

How much sugar is in french toast?

Plain french toast has 10.1g sugar per 100g, most of it lactose from the milk in the batter rather than anything added. Two tablespoons of maple syrup adds 24g more, and powdered sugar another 8g per tablespoon. A restaurant plate with toppings can reach 40-50g total.

Is french toast high in protein?

For a breakfast pastry, yes. French toast provides 10.4g protein per 100g from the egg and milk batter, so a two-slice serving gives about 13g. That beats pancakes and waffles, and an extra egg in the batter or a side of Greek yogurt takes a plate past 25g.

How does french toast compare to waffles?

A plain waffle is the heavier of the two at 373 cal/100g against french toast's 273, because waffle batter carries its own fat and sugar before it reaches the iron. French toast also has more protein, 10.4g per 100g against 8.7g. Toppings still swamp the difference either way.

What bread makes the best french toast?

Thick-cut brioche or challah absorbs the most custard but adds calories, about 346 cal/100g for brioche. White bread at 266 cal/100g is the classic choice. Whole wheat at 252 adds fiber and makes the finished toast about 2.7g fiber per 100g instead of 1.2g. Thicker slices mean more batter and more calories per piece.

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Calories in French Toast

USDA Verified · FDC 2708335 · Aug 2026

177 calories

per 1 slice (65g)

10.4g

Protein

32.3g

Carbs

11.4g

Fat

1.2g

Fiber

Per 100g as prepared

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
1 sliceStandard	65g	177 cal
2 slices	130g	355 cal
3 slices	195g	532 cal
100g	100g	273 cal

273 calories per 100g as prepared

Complete Nutrition Facts

Per 100g as prepared

273 calories

Protein10.4g

Carbohydrates32.3g

Sugar10.1g

Fat11.4g

Saturated Fat3.3g

Fiber1.2g

Sodium302mg

Potassium135mg

Cholesterol177mg

Calcium143mg

Iron2.4mg

How French Toast Compares

French Toast next to similar foods, all values per 100g:

Food	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber
French Toast	273	10.4g	32.3g	11.4g	1.2g
Bread	266	9g	49g	3g	2.7g
White Bread	270	9.4g	49.2g	3.6g	2.3g
Whole Wheat Bread	254	12.3g	43.1g	3.5g	6g
English Muffin	232	8.3g	46.3g	1.8g	3.1g