How many carbs are in French toast?
Five French toast sticks have about 44g of carbohydrate and 43g of net carbs. A typical two-slice plate of restaurant French toast delivers a similar or larger amount before syrup.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 French toast sticks (107g) | 44.1g | 1.5g | 42.6g |
| 1 stick (21g) | 8.7g | 0.3g | 8.4g |
| 100 grams | 41.2g | 1.4g | 39.8g |
Net carbs
Five French toast sticks have about 43g of net carbs, which is total carbs (44g) minus about 1g of fiber. The egg coating adds protein and fat but does not meaningfully lower the carb content of the bread underneath. See the net carbs guide.
Glycemic index of French toast
The glycemic index of French toast is about 65. French toast made from white bread has a high GI. The egg-and-milk coating and the fat from cooking oil slightly lower the rise compared to plain bread toast, but the effect is modest.
For diabetes
Five French toast sticks deliver 44g of carbs before any syrup or powdered sugar. One tablespoon of maple syrup adds another 13g. A full breakfast with French toast, juice, and fruit can easily exceed 100g of carbs. The egg-and-milk coating adds protein, which helps somewhat, but the base carb load is still high. Using thick-sliced whole grain bread instead of white bread lowers both the GI and adds some fiber. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
Five French toast sticks have about 43g of net carbs. French toast does not fit keto. Low-carb French toast made with keto bread or almond flour bread can deliver around 5 to 8g of net carbs per slice.
Good to know
The USDA data here is for breaded, frozen French toast sticks, which are a common packaged product. Homemade French toast made from two slices of white bread (27g each) would have about 30g of carbs per serving before accounting for the egg and milk soak (which adds minimal carbs). Brioche French toast, popular at restaurants, uses a richer bread that starts with more carbs and sugar per slice.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 349.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 41.21g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugars: 9.89g
- Protein: 6.0g
- Fat: 17.74g
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How many carbs are in French toast?
Five French toast sticks (107g) have about 44g of carbohydrate. Two slices of homemade French toast on white bread have about 30g of carbs.
How many net carbs are in French toast?
Five sticks have about 43g of net carbs, which is total carbs (44g) minus about 1g of fiber from standard white-bread sticks.
Is French toast keto?
No. Five sticks have about 43g of net carbs. Keto French toast made with low-carb bread brings that to around 5 to 8g per serving.
Does the egg coating lower the carbs in French toast?
It adds protein and fat but does not meaningfully reduce carbs. The bread is the primary carb source, and the egg-and-milk dip adds very few carbs.
What is the glycemic index of French toast?
French toast made from white bread has a GI of about 65. The egg and fat coating slows digestion slightly vs plain toast, but it is still a medium-to-high GI food.