Breads
Grand Central Baking Company Como bread
27 oz/756 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Grand Central Baking Company Como bread scores 78 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 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sorbitan monostearate: An additive class 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Como bread
Ingredients
- Sorbitan monostearate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 292 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 12.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 292 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 slice (56 g)
Ingredients
- Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid, enzyme)
- Water
- Salt
- Yeast (yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid)
Label text, as published
Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid, enzyme), Water, Salt, Yeast (yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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