Nutrition facts · Grains, bread and pasta
Calories in Breadcrumbs
Plain dry breadcrumbs have 395 calories per 100 g, and 1 cup (108 g) has 427 calories. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates, with 72 g of carbs per 100 g compared with 13.4 g of protein and 5.3 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Fat 12% · Protein 14%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 395 kcal | 13.4 g | 72 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 cup | 108 g | 427 kcal | 14.4 g | 77.7 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 112 kcal | 3.8 g | 20.4 g | 1.5 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 395 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g |
| of which sugars | 6.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| of which saturated | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 732 mg |
What changes the calories
- Breadcrumbs are dry, so their calories are concentrated; fresh breadcrumbs made from soft bread contain more water and fewer calories by weight.
- Frying breaded food adds the calories of the oil the crumb coating absorbs, which can be more than the crumbs themselves.
- Seasoned, Italian-style or panko breadcrumbs may differ slightly from plain ones depending on the bread and any added cheese, oil or sugar.
- Much of the breading poured into a dish often stays in the bowl, so the amount you actually eat is usually less than the amount you measured out.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh your breadcrumbs before and after coating food, and log only the difference that ended up on the food.
- Log any oil or butter used for frying or toasting the crumbs as a separate entry, since it can add a lot of calories.
- In BerryFit, log a breaded dish as its parts (protein, crumbs, egg wash, oil) for more accurate totals than a single photo guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of breadcrumbs?
One cup of plain dry breadcrumbs (108 g) has 427 calories, with 77.7 g of carbs, 14.4 g of protein and 5.7 g of fat.
How many calories are in 1 oz of breadcrumbs?
One ounce (28.4 g) of plain dry breadcrumbs has 112 calories, mostly from its 20.4 g of carbs.
Are breadcrumbs high in carbs?
Yes, breadcrumbs are mostly carbohydrate, with 72 g of carbs per 100 g, including 4.5 g of fiber and 6.2 g of sugar.
Do breadcrumbs have more calories than matzo meal?
They are about the same: both plain dry breadcrumbs and matzo meal have 395 calories per 100 g.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Bread, crumbs, dry, grated, plain, FDC ID 174928); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
