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Mestemacher Natural Pumpernickel With Whole Rye Kernels
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Pumpernickel

Mestemacher Natural Pumpernickel With Whole Rye Kernels

7 servings 500 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 60

Mestemacher Natural Pumpernickel With Whole Rye Kernels scores 60 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Malt syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Natural Pumpernickel With Whole Rye Kernels

START100

Ingredients

  • Malt syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [4]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [5]
  • Energy 167 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 8.3 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−2
TOTAL 60Good

100 − 40 = 60

Can’t score above 79. Contains malt syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00084213000712 · 2026-06-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy167 kcal
Fat1.4 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates34.7 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars1.4 g
Fiber8.3 g
Protein5.6 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 1 piece (72 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WHOLE KERNEL RYE, WATER, WHOLEMEAL RYE FLOUR, SALT, MALT EXTRACT, OAT FIBER, YEAST.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten

  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  6. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  7. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org