Garlic bread, frozen
FDC 167939slice presliced (43 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 31 · -9 vs Baked goods medianFrozen garlic bread earns a 31 of 100 Nutrient Density Score, landing it 41st of 60 in the Baked goods category, just below the category's median score of 40. It carries good levels of protein at 17% of the Daily Value and iron also at 17%, both boosted by the bread's wheat base rather than the garlic butter topping.
This is the kind of side that goes into the oven alongside pasta or lasagna, sliced and buttered before baking. One presliced slice (43 g) comes from a base of 350 calories per 100 g, and the brief lists it as high in sodium at 544 mg per 100 g and high in saturated fat at 5.3 g per 100 g, mostly from the butter coating, so it's worth treating as an occasional side rather than a daily one. Crackers, milk is another item in the same category worth comparing for a different nutrient profile.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 17 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 544 mg | 24% |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 3.7 g | |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Potassium | 103 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 9.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.09 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5.6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51 mg | 3% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167939Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Frozen garlic bread is a par-baked baguette or Italian loaf, split lengthwise and spread with a garlic butter or garlic-and-herb blend, then frozen ready to finish in the oven or under the broiler. It puffs and crisps at the edges while the garlic butter melts into the crumb, and it is the standard side for spaghetti, lasagna, and other red-sauce pasta dishes, though it also works dipped into soup or alongside a simple salad. Some presliced versions add a layer of melted cheese on top for a cheesy garlic bread variation.
At 350 calories per 100 g it is a calorie-dense side, with 17% of the Daily Value for protein and 17% for iron per 100 g, both coming mostly from the enriched wheat flour in the bread, alongside 41.7 g of carbohydrate and 16.6 g of fat. Sodium is fairly high at 544 mg per 100 g between the bread and the seasoned butter, so it is worth treating as a shared side rather than a base for the meal. Keep it frozen until you are ready to bake it directly from the freezer, and serve it fresh from the oven since the butter firms up quickly once it cools, making leftovers noticeably less appealing than a fresh batch.
Frequently asked questions about garlic bread, frozen
How many calories are in frozen garlic bread?
Frozen garlic bread has about 350 calories per 100 g, mostly from the bread and garlic butter.
Is garlic bread a good source of protein?
It provides about 17% of the Daily Value for protein per 100 g, coming from the wheat flour in the bread.
How do you prepare frozen garlic bread?
Bake or broil it directly from frozen according to the package, without thawing first, until the edges are golden and the butter has melted in.