Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread
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A realistic serve of Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread (2 slices, 56 g) has 140 kcal, 4 g protein, 29.4 g carbohydrate, 0.7 g fat, 1.5 g added sugar and 250 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 250 kcal, 7.2 g protein, 52.5 g carbohydrate, 1.3 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 2.6 g added sugar and 447 mg sodium.
Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread is a soft, thick sliced loaf made mostly from refined wheat flour and topped up with added B vitamins. It scores [F]CB2: nutrition is middling and leans on the added vitamins, ingredients lose points for three dough additives, and risk is low because sodium is the only pressure. Fine for everyday sandwiches, with a filling that adds protein.
Ingredients, decoded
15 listed- Refined Wheat Flour
- Water
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Iodised Salt
- Refined Soyabean Oil
- Preservatives
- Vital Gluten
- Soya Flour
- Flour Treatment Agents (516, 510)
- Emulsifier (472e)
- Acidity Regulator (260)
- Antioxidant (300)
- Vitamins*
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.6 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread:
| Energy | 250.3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.5 g |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g |
| Added sugars | 2.6 g |
| Total fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 446.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folic acid | 65.3 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg |
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Why Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread scores [F]CB2
Nutrition is a C only because of the added B vitamins; without them it would be an E. Ingredients are a B, held back by three dough additives, and risk is a 2 on 446.5 mg sodium per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.2 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- 5 declared
- Energy
- 250 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
The core nutrition score is zero: protein is 7.2 g per 100 g, mostly from refined wheat flour, and no fibre is declared. The grade of C comes from the added B1, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid, which earn a micro bonus.
Because those vitamins are added rather than naturally present, the card flags fortification: without them the grade would be an E.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Refined Wheat Flour
- Main fat
- Refined Soyabean Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 7
- Flagged
- Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Calcium Propionate
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short and plain at the front: refined wheat flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt and soyabean oil. No label promise is hollow, so nothing is lost on label integrity.
DATEM (472e), ammonium chloride (510) and calcium sulphate (516) each cost ingredient points. The preservatives 282 and 200, the acidity regulator 260 and the antioxidant 300 cost none.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 2.6 g
- Sodium
- 446.5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.2 g
- Trans fat
- 0.01 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Sodium is the main driver at 446.5 mg per 100 g, about 250 mg in two slices. Sugar at 2.6 g per 100 g adds a little.
Saturated fat is 0.2 g and trans fat 0.01 g per 100 g, and energy at 250.3 kcal adds nothing, so the risk number stays at 2.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
Red flags
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
- −Red flag: Contains Calcium Propionate
Green flags
Nothing stands out in its favour.
Does Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread live up to its claims?
No Palm Oil and the added B vitamins both hold on the pack. The bigger-slices claim is a comparison with other Britannia loaves, and the retailer page shows a different oil from the pack.
- On the packHolds
“No Palm Oil”
The pack ingredient list names refined soyabean oil, and no palm oil is listed.
- On the packHolds
“Enriched with vitamins”
100 g carries 15% of the daily need for B1, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid, so two slices (56 g) give about 8%. The vitamins are added, not naturally present.
- On the packBe careful
“Bigger Slices”
The footnote says the comparison is with the other Britannia white breads, not with bread in general.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Refined palmolein oil and stabilizers”
The retailer page shows refined palmolein oil and stabilizers 170(i) and 412, the pack shows refined soyabean oil and preservatives 282 and 200. The pack was used.
What's in Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread?
Refined wheat flour, water, sugar and yeast lead the list. Three additives cost ingredient points: an emulsifier and two flour treatment agents.
15 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 2 low concern, 1 no concern. 3 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Refined wheat flour leads, then water, sugar, yeast and iodised salt. Refined soyabean oil, vital gluten and soya flour add softness and structure. No ingredient has a declared percentage.
The rest is bread-making helpers: calcium propionate and sorbic acid to slow mould, flour treatment agents 516 and 510 and the emulsifier DATEM to keep the dough even, acetic acid as an acidity regulator and ascorbic acid as an antioxidant. The pack states it contains wheat and soy.
The label numbers, read for you
Per 100 g the bread has 250.3 kcal, 7.2 g protein, 52.5 g carbohydrate, 2.6 g sugar (all added), 1.3 g fat and 446.5 mg sodium, about 1.1 g of salt. In the pack's serve of two slices (56 g) that is about 140 kcal, 4 g protein and 250 mg sodium.
Saturated fat is low at 0.2 g per 100 g. B1, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid are declared, all added. Fibre is not declared.
What the additives do
Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (low concern): cheap, soft base flour. Refined wheat flour with the bran and germ removed. Low in fibre and quick to digest. More on Refined Wheat Flour (Maida).
Calcium Propionate (low concern): stops mould in bread. The most common mould inhibitor in packaged bread. Generally regarded as safe. More on Calcium Propionate.
Sorbic Acid (no concern): stops mould and yeast. A preservative against mould and yeast, the parent of potassium sorbate. Judged together with it; no concern at normal intakes. More on Sorbic Acid.
Not in our additive research yet: Emulsifier (472e); Acidity Regulator (260); Antioxidant (300).
Ingredients to watch
- DATEM (INS 472e)Worth watching
Emulsifier that strengthens the dough and keeps the crumb soft and even in a factory loaf. It costs ingredient points.
- Ammonium chloride (INS 510)Worth watching
Flour treatment agent that helps the yeast work so the dough rises steadily. It costs ingredient points.
- Calcium sulphate (INS 516)Worth watching
Flour treatment agent that conditions the dough so it ferments and bakes consistently. It costs ingredient points.
- Calcium propionate (INS 282) and sorbic acid (INS 200)Fine
Preservatives that slow mould so the sliced loaf keeps on the shelf.
- Refined wheat flour (maida)Fine
The finely milled white base that gives the soft, thick slice, with the bran removed.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre is declared, and no wholegrain is listed.
- No percentages are given for any ingredient.
What to know about Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread
A soft white loaf that leans on added vitamins
Britannia Breakfast Slice is a 450 g sliced white loaf built on refined wheat flour, water, sugar, yeast and iodised salt, with refined soyabean oil, vital gluten and soya flour. It is bought as an everyday sandwich and toast bread, with bigger, thicker slices than the brand's other white loaves. The pack declares no percentages for any ingredient.
Two slices (56 g) give about 140 kcal, 4 g protein and 1.5 g sugar, and a pack holds about eight such servings. The cost is mainly sodium, at 446.5 mg per 100 g, about 250 mg in two slices. Fibre is not declared, and the carbohydrate is 52.5 g per 100 g, about 29 g in two slices.
The front says No Palm Oil, and the pack ingredient list agrees: the oil is refined soyabean oil. The back says 100 g carries 15% of the daily need for B1, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid, and those vitamins are added. The loaf also uses a preservative pair, an emulsifier and two flour treatment agents. CleanPlate scores it [F]CB2.
Who should eat Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread?
A routine bread for most adults, with the sodium in two slices, about 250 mg, as the number to keep in mind. People watching blood sugar should mind the refined-flour carbohydrate.
- Most adultsEveryday
About 250 mg sodium and 140 kcal in two slices, with low sugar and saturated fat.
- ChildrenEveryday
No dye or sweetener, and sugar is 2.6 g per 100 g.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
About 29 g refined-flour carbohydrate in two slices, with no fibre declared.
- Weight managementEveryday
Two slices are about 140 kcal, but the filling decides the meal.
Recipes with Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread
Two slices (56 g) give 4 g protein, so toast and sandwiches work best with an egg, paneer or vegetable filling that adds protein and fibre.
Egg and vegetable sandwich
Two slices give 4 g protein, so an egg and sliced cucumber or tomato bring the meal up to something more filling.
Paneer bhurji toast
Spread bhurji on toasted slices for protein the bread lacks, since the loaf has 7.2 g per 100 g and no declared fibre.
Vegetable grilled sandwich
Layer onion, capsicum and tomato to add fibre, and go light on salty spreads, since the bread already has about 250 mg sodium in two slices.
Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread: common questions
Is Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread healthy?
Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread is not high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, so it can be a regular part of your diet.
How many calories and how much protein are in Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread?
Per 100 g, Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread has 250 kcal, 7.2 g protein, 52.5 g carbohydrate, 1.3 g fat and 0.2 g saturated fat. One serve (2 slices, 56 g) has 140 kcal and 4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread?
15 ingredients, in label order: Refined Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Iodised Salt, Refined Soyabean Oil, Preservatives (282, 200), Vital Gluten, Soya Flour, Flour Treatment Agents (516, 510), Emulsifier (472e), Acidity Regulator (260), Antioxidant (300), Vitamins*. Flagged: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (low concern), Calcium Propionate (low concern).
Does Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Bigger Slices" needs care: The footnote says the comparison is with the other Britannia white breads, not with bread in general. "Refined palmolein oil and stabilizers" needs care: The retailer page shows refined palmolein oil and stabilizers 170(i) and 412, the pack shows refined soyabean oil and preservatives 282 and 200. The pack was used.
Who should limit Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread?
Most adults: everyday. About 250 mg sodium and 140 kcal in two slices, with low sugar and saturated fat. Children: everyday. No dye or sweetener, and sugar is 2.6 g per 100 g. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. About 29 g refined-flour carbohydrate in two slices, with no fibre declared.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread have?
Per 100 g, Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread has 2.6 g added sugar, 447 mg sodium (about 1.1 g salt) and 0.2 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
What does the CB2 score mean for Britannia Breakfast Slice White Bread?
The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (B) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (2) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: The core nutrition score is zero: protein is 7.2 g per 100 g, mostly from refined wheat flour, and no fibre is declared. The grade of C comes from the added B1, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid, which earn a micro bonus. Ingredients: The list is short and plain at the front: refined wheat flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt and soyabean oil. No label promise is hollow, so nothing is lost on label integrity. Load risk: Sodium is the main driver at 446.5 mg per 100 g, about 250 mg in two slices. Sugar at 2.6 g per 100 g adds a little.
Last reviewed November 3, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 3 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | CB2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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