Multigrain sliced breads
Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains And Seeds
54 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 44
Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains And Seeds scores 44 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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Sliced Whole Grain The Essential Baking Company · 20 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Hearty Grains & Seeds Bread The Rustik Oven · 1 lb No added sugars · No sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Whole Grain Bread Z-Best · 20 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic 5 Seed Multigrain Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Alone · 22 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 54 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
21 Whole Grains And Seeds
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 8.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 244 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 13.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 56.5 = 43.5 → 44
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 244 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48.9 g |
| Sugars | 8.9 g |
| Added sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 45g
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 triticale (not recognized)
- organic pumpkin seeds
- organic rolled barley
- organic rolled oats
- organic cracked rye
- organic blue cornmeal
- organic millet
- organic rolled spelt
- organic brown rice flour
- organic amaranth flour
- organic yellow cornmeal
- organic kamut khorasan wheat
- organic sorghum flour
- organic buckwheat flour
- organic quinoa
- organic poppy seeds
- organic wheat gluten
- organic oat fiber
- yeast
- organic molasses (high concern)
- 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 triticale, organic pumpkin seeds, organic rolled barley, organic rolled oats, organic cracked rye, organic blue cornmeal, organic millet, organic rolled spelt, organic brown rice flour, organic amaranth flour, organic yellow cornmeal, organic kamut khorasan wheat, organic sorghum flour, organic buckwheat flour, organic quinoa, organic poppy seeds, organic wheat gluten, organic oat fiber, yeast, organic molasses, sea salt, organic cultured wheat flour, organic vinegar, organic acerola cherry powder, enzymes
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More multigrain sliced breads on GoodSwap
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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 -
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Flourless Sprouted Grain Bread Sesame Food For Life · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicNo additives Score 72 out of 100 Good
More from Dave's Killer Bread
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