Bread crumbs
4c Panko Plain
30 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 43
4c Panko Plain scores 43 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Sugar: 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 bread crumbs and croutons
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Plain Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs H-E-B · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No dextrose Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Panko Bread Crumbs Plain Organics · 6 oz/170 g Not ultra-processed · No dextrose Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Plain Panko Bread Crumbs Wal-Mart Stores Inc. · 8 oz/227 g Not ultra-processed · No dextrose Score 73 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Panko Bread Crumbs imp Roland · 20 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Organic bread crumbs plain Organics · 9 oz/255 g Not ultra-processed · No dextrose Score 77 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Panko Plain
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 7.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 357 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 57 = 43
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 357 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Sugars | 7.1 g |
| Added sugars | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PANKO JAPANESE STYLE BREAD CRUMBS [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), DEXTROSE, SUGAR, YEAST SALT] SOYBEAN FLOUR AND NON-FAT DRY MILK.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from 4c
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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“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