Trader Joe's Sourdough Sandwich Bread
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Sourdough breads

Trader Joe's Sourdough Sandwich Bread

24 oz

Score

Excellent 90 out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 90

Trader Joe's Sourdough Sandwich Bread scores 90 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. plus 2 points Fiber 4.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Sourdough Sandwich Bread

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Energy 245 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 4.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 8.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−2

TOTAL 90Excellent

100 − 10 = 90


GTIN 00005198000061 · 2026-10-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy245 kcal
Fat2 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates49 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber4.1 g
Protein8.2 g
Salt1.3 g

Serving: 44g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), malted barley flour, ascorbic acid (dough conditioner), water, sourdough starter (enriched wheat flour, water), salt

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov