Challah
Serving: 1 slice (~40 g)
Challah is the soft, slightly sweet braided bread of the Shabbat table, enriched with egg and a little oil. It is lighter per slice than it looks, but the soft texture makes second and third slices easy.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- The egg and oil make it richer and a touch higher in calories than plain white bread.
- A thick end slice can be double a thin middle one.
- Dipping in honey or spreading it adds calories on top.
Logging tip
Slice thickness varies a lot — photograph your piece so Nishnush sizes it instead of guessing.
Common questions
How many calories are in challah? +
About 115 calories per regular slice (~40 g) — roughly 20 g carbs, 4 g protein and 2 g fat. Thick slices are higher.
Is challah healthier than regular bread? +
It is similar per gram, with a bit more from the egg and oil. The main thing is portion — the soft, sweet crumb makes it easy to eat several slices.
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