Multigrain sliced breads
Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced
20.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 42
Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced scores 42 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sliced bread
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Organic Thin-Sliced Sprouted Wheat Bread Arnold · 567 g Not ultra-processed · No molasses Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
European Grains & Seeds Bread Thin Sliced Trader Joe's · 16.75 g Not ultra-processed · No sugar Score 68 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Powerseed Organic Bread Dave's Killer Bread · 25 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 87 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Sourdough Loaf Specially Selected · 24 oz (1.5 lb), 680 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 91 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Everything Sourdough Specially Selected · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 88 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Thin-Sliced
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 214 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 58.5 = 41.5 → 42
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 214 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Added sugars | 10.3 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 slice (28 g)
Ingredients
- organic whole wheat (organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat)
- water
- organic cane sugar (high concern)
- organic 21 whole grains and seeds mix (organic whole flax seeds, organic sunflower seeds, organic tri-color quinoa, organic ground whole flax seeds, organic triticale, organic pumpkin seeds, organic rolled barley, organic rolled oats, organic rolled rye, organic blue cornmeal, organic millet, organic rolled spelt, organic brown rice flour, organic amaranth flour, organic yellow cornmeal, organic kamut® khorasan wheat, organic quinoa, organic sorghum flour, organic buckwheat flour, organic poppy seeds)
- organic oat fiber
- organic wheat gluten
- organic molasses (high concern)
- yeast
- sea salt
- organic cultured wheat flour
- organic vinegar
- organic acerola cherry powder
- enzymes
Label text, as published
organic whole wheat (organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat), water, organic cane sugar, organic 21 whole grains and seeds mix (organic whole flax seeds, organic sunflower seeds, organic tri-color quinoa (organic black quinoa, organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa), organic ground whole flax seeds, organic triticale, organic pumpkin seeds, organic rolled barley, organic rolled oats, organic rolled rye, organic blue cornmeal, organic millet, organic rolled spelt, organic brown rice flour, organic amaranth flour, organic yellow cornmeal, organic kamut® khorasan wheat, organic quinoa, organic sorghum flour, organic buckwheat flour, organic poppy seeds), organic oat fiber, organic wheat gluten, contains 2% or less of each of the following: organic molasses, yeast, sea salt, organic cultured wheat flour, organic vinegar, organic acerola cherry powder, enzymes
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
May contain: Tree nuts
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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