Vitamins in Bread

Most people get all the vitamins they need from the foods they eat. Vitamins are essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy life. To avoid long term diseases and illnesses, your diet should be well balanced.

Some of the vitamins found in Bread are: Vitamin A (493 IU), Vitamin B-9 (33 mg) and Vitamin C (1.7 mg).


Nutrition Facts for 100g

Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal

Vitamin A

Vitamin A has multiple functions: it is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision. 100 grams of Bread contains 493 IU of Vitamin A, that’s the 16% of the daily recommended value for an adult.

493 IU

16%

daily value

Vitamin B-6

Vitamin B-6 (also knows and pyridoxine) deficiency can lead to nerve damage in the hands and feet. Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme in the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 100 grams of Bread contains 0.2 milligrams of Vitamin B-6, that’s the 8% of the daily recommended value for an adult.

0.2 mg

8%

daily value

Vitamin B-12

We obtain Vitamin B12 only from animal foods in our diet, so deficiencies tend to develop among strict vegetarians, specially vegan children who eat no animal products. In 100 grams of Bread, you can find 0.1 micrograms of Vitamin B12. It provides the 2% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.

0.1 µg

2%

daily value

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is abundant in vegetables and fruits. A water-soluble vitamin powerful antioxidant, it helps the body form and maintain connective tissue, including bones, blood vessels and skin. 100 grams of Bread contains 1.7 milligrams of Vitamin C, that’s the 3% of the daily recommended value for an adult.

1.7 mg

3%

daily value

Vitamin B-1

Vitamin B-1 acts as a cofactor for the metabolism of carbohydrates, helping turn starch and sugar into the energy our bodies need, and plays an important role in nerve transmission. 0.17 milligrams of Vitamin B1 can be found on every 100 grams of Bread, the 11% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B1 intake.

0.17 mg

11%

daily value

Vitamin B-2

Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) is involved in vital metabolic processes in the body, and is necessary for energy production and normal cell function and growth. 0.2 milligrams of Vitamin B2 can be found on every 100 grams of Bread, the 12% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B2 intake.

0.2 mg

12%

daily value

Vitamin B-3

Also known as niacin, the Vitamin B3 is a water-soluble nutrient. Niacin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. 1.44 milligrams of Vitamin B3 can be found on every 100 grams of Bread, the 7% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B3 intake.

1.44 mg

7%

daily value

Vitamin B-5

The pantothenic acid (or Vitamin B5) is a water-soluble nutrient that help support adrenal function and a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B5 can be found in nearly every food. In 100 grams of Bread, you can find 0.26 milligrams of Vitamin B5. It provides the 3% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.

0.26 mg

3%

daily value

Vitamin B-9

Folic acid (Vitamin B9) may help protect against cancers of the lung, colon, and cervix. And may help slow memory decline associated with aging. Pregnant women have an increased need for folic acid. In 100 grams of Bread, you can find 33 micrograms of Vitamin B9. It provides the 8% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.

33 µg

8%

daily value