Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Whole wheat bread is generally considered a healthier option than white bread due to ...

White bread contains around 49g of carbohydrate ... You'll probably be overconsuming calories and it's not very nutritious. 'But if you're having it as part of a lunch sandwich with lettuce ...

This may increase the nutrition of white bread — if you're buying it, make sure you opt for one that includes enriched flour. Whole wheat bread may have fewer calories: As for calorie content ...