Breads
Wegmans Organic White Sourdough Bread
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 48
Wegmans Organic White Sourdough Bread scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Malt syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
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 Style Sourdough Izzio Artisan Bakery · 24 oz No added sugars · No honey Score 88 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Square Bread Goldminer Bakery · 24 oz No added sugars · No honey Score 88 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Sourdough Sandwich Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz No added sugars · No honey Score 90 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Sourdough Cracked Wheat San Luis Sourdough · 680 g No added sugars · No honey Score 90 out of 100 , 42 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
White Sourdough Bread
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Malt syrup minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 232 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 52 = 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 232 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 1 slice (57 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Wheat Flour
- Water
- Organic Whole Wheat Flour
- each: Sea Salt
- Organic Honey (high concern)
- Organic White Rye Flour
- Organic Malt Barley (high concern)
- Ascorbic Acid
- Microbial Enzymes
Label text, as published
Organic Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, 2% or less of each: Sea Salt, Organic Honey, Organic White Rye Flour, Organic Malt Barley, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- 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