Breads
Mestemacher Whole Rye Bread with whole rye kernels
17.6 oz/1.1 lb/500 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 82
Mestemacher Whole Rye Bread with whole rye kernels scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 8.3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whole Rye Bread with whole rye kernels
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 167 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 8.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 18 = 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.3 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 piece (72 g)
Ingredients
- WHOLE KERNEL RYE (not recognized)
- WATER
- WHOLEMEAL RYE FLOUR
- SALT
- OAT FIBER
- YEAST
Label text, as published
WHOLE KERNEL RYE, WATER, WHOLEMEAL RYE FLOUR, SALT, OAT FIBER, YEAST.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Mestemacher
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