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Brioche — as bakedC
Breads · #15 of 20

Brioche

as baked · Rolls & Pastry

21/100C tier
Calories258
Protein7.7g
Fiber3.1g
Sodium277mg
Sugar9.2g

Graded C — 21 out of 100, #15 of 20 breads. Clean label carries the score (57/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Bread that wishes it were cake.

The catch: High in butter and eggs for a bread.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2g8%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 277mg12%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g11%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 7.7g15%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 21

Clean label ×2057
Protein ×1530
Fiber ×3015
Micronutrients ×202
Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#15 of 20 in Breads. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Brioche healthy?

It grades C — 21 out of 100, #15 of 20 breads in our system. Bread that wishes it were cake.

How many calories are in Brioche?

258 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Brioche calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.