Breads
La Brea Bakery French Dinner Rolls
12 oz/340 g
Score
- High in salt
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 79
La Brea Bakery French Dinner Rolls scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 2 points Protein 8.8 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
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
French Dinner Rolls
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 281 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 12 = 88 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 281 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 roll (57 g)
Ingredients
- Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- water
- sour culture
- salt
- yeast
- semolina
- cultured wheat starch
- organic whole wheat flour
- enzymes
Label text, as published
Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sour culture, salt, yeast, semolina, cultured wheat starch, organic whole wheat flour, enzymes.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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