Multigrain sliced breads
Simply Truth Organic thin sliced 21 grains + seeds bread
20 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 61
Simply Truth Organic thin sliced 21 grains + seeds bread scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Sunflower Seed Rye Bread Mestemacher Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Sliced Whole Grain The Essential Baking Company · 20 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic thin sliced 21 grains + seeds bread
Ingredients
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 7.4 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 259 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 7.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 11.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 39 = 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains molasses, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 259 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48.1 g |
| Sugars | 7.4 g |
| Added sugars | 7.4 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 slice (27 g)
Ingredients
- Brown Flaxseed
- Date
- Organic Molasses (high concern)
- Organic Boo (not recognized)
- Organic Pumpkin Seed
- Organic Sunflower Seed
- Organic Soy Lecithin
- Organic Canola Oil
- Yellow Flaxseed
- Salt
Label text, as published
Brown Flaxseed, Date, Organic Molasses, Organic Boo, Organic Pumpkin Seed, Organic Sunflower Seed, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Canola Oil, Yellow Flaxseed, Salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Organic Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Dave's Killer Bread · 765 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicContains whole grains Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Bread Good Seed Thin-Sliced Dave's Killer Bread · 20.5 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicContains whole grains Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Sliced Bread Seeds & Grains with Guacamole Spices The Avocado Bread Company · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Live Carb Smart 5 SEED BREAD Aunt Millie's · 14 oz Ultra-processedContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 70 out of 100 Good -
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More from Simply Truth
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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“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
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org