Sourdough breads
Boudin The Original San Francisco Sourdough
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 76
Boudin The Original San Francisco Sourdough scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Wheat gluten: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sliced bread
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San francisco sourdough style starter culture Not ultra-processed Score 98 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
San Francisco Style Sourdough Izzio · 14 oz/397 g Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
The Original San Francisco Sourdough
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 256 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 9.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 256 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (43 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SEA SALT, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ENZYMES. CONTAINS: WHEAT MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO HANDLES SOY, MILK, EGGS AND SESAME.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Egg, Sesame
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Boudin
Sources
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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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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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“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