"Joy of Baking" lemon-blueberry bread is a sweet, flavorful bread that is ideal for breakfast, snack time or any other time you want a sweet treat. The bright citrus flavor blends nicely with the mild, fruity flavor of the blueberries. Understanding the nutrition information for this recipe will help you fit it into your meal plan.
Serving Size
The lemon-blueberry bread recipe produces one loaf in a large loaf pan. Slice the bread loaf into 12 slices after glazing. Each slice contains 198 calories. There are 7 grams of fat per serving, which equals 63 calories per serving from fat, or 32 percent of the overall calories.
Carbohydrates, Fiber and Protein
Each slice of lemon-blueberry bread contains 31 grams of carbohydrates and less than 1 gram of fiber. There are 3 grams of protein in each slice as well. Carbohydrates help your body produce energy, and protein is essential for muscle strength, hair and nail growth and overall health.
Sodium and Cholesterol
Every serving of the bread contains 106 milligrams of sodium and 51 milligrams of cholesterol. The dietary recommendations from the USDA advise limiting your sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams or fewer daily, or 1,500 milligrams for low-sodium meal plans.
Other Vitamins and Minerals
The lemon-blueberry bread contains vitamin A and folate, as well as calcium, phosphorous and potassium. Fresh blueberries are a rich source of vitamin C and are loaded with antioxidants. Blueberries are considered a nutritional superfood, and pack a lot of nutrition into this sweet bread.
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