Calories in Baguettes

One of the most famous types of French breads, a baguette, is nothing but a long and thin loaf of bread. It is basically made using lean dough (as per the definition of the French law). This bread is distinguished by its shape, length, crispness of its crust, and the slits and cuts that are formed on it. The standard baguette is about 60 cm long and has a 5 cm to 6 cm diameter. A typical Parisian baguette weighs about 8.8 oz. However, the weight of a baguette is not regulated in France.

The 'baguette de tradition Française' is said to have first developed in Austria, during the 19th century. Today it is considered as a symbol of French food culture, across the globe. There are various methods of making baguettes. In all the methods, the dough needs to be heated to over 400 degree Fahrenheit in order to get an airy loaf with crispy crust.

Traditional ingredients in a French baguettes are: wheat flour, baker's yeast, salt and water. Today you may find several additives in it, like broad bean flour, wheat malt flour, and soy flour.

Baguettes are closely related with Paris and are available in different types, for instance: bâtard , (which looks like a rugby ball); tubuler flûte (parisienne in US); miche (pan loaf), boule (ball in English); demi-baguettes or tiers, (sandwich size breads); etc.

Baguettes are typically popular for making submarine sandwiches and they are also served with Pâté and various types of cheese.

Here is a chart that briefly explains the calorie content and other nutrition facts related to this popular bread. The following facts and figures are found in 100 g of baguette. 286 calories are present in a 100g baguette , which means that 1 slice (0.083 g) contains 3 calories. on the other hand, whole wheat baguette contains 150 calories/100g.

Nutrition                Amount

Calories                    286

Total Fats                  0 g

Sugar                     1.79 g

Cholesterol             0 mg

Sodium                 715 mg

Carbohydrates      60.78 g

Nutrition                Amount 

Dietary Fibers         1.9 g 

Protein                    0 mg 

Calcium              35.75 mg 

Iron                     3.22 mg 

Vitamin A               0 IU 

Vitamin C              0 mg

The calories may vary as per the manufacturer and the process used to make them. Hence, here is some general information about baguette calories:
50 g Tesco baguette: 120 calories
1 medium slice of baguette: 175 calories
300 g French baguette: 720 calories
1 pack of tuna mayonnaise baguette: 535 calories

1 ham and cheese Snack 'n' Go baguette: 383 calories
2 Gourmet Cheese baguettes: 120 calories
2 French demi baguettes: 706 calories
1 sandwich size Jambon margarine baguette: 343 calories
2 Grissol crispy baguettes: 260 calories
1 Asda cheese and vine-ripened tomato muticereal baguette: 451 calories
1 Williams turkey and swiss baguette: 520 calories

2 white baguettes: 240 calories
1 slice of wheat French baguette: 75 calories
100 g part baked French demi baguette: 260 calories
2 Halloumi cheese diet wrap: 386 calories

As you can see, the calorie content is quite low and it also doesn't contain cholesterol and fats. The amount of sodium present in it is also manageable. However, it is important for you to remember that the nutrition facts change rapidly depending on the topping and the dish with which you are serving the baguette.

Calories are on a bit higher side when it is served with cured ham and cheese.All in all, if you want to cut back on the calorie intake of baguette, then the best way to do is to avoid consuming it with the heavy dressings and toppings.