Bread, ciabatta

Ciabatta is a wheat bread, described here in its baked form. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some protein and smaller amounts of fat and fibre. Per 100g, it contains 52g of carbohydrate, 10g of protein and 3.3g of fibre, and provides 1150 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Fibre helps support normal bowel function. Ciabatta also contains salt, which is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. The amount eaten and any spreads or fillings contribute to the overall energy, fat and salt content of a meal. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.