Breads
Essential Sourdough Bread
454 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 76
Essential Sourdough Bread scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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San Francisco Style Sourdough Izzio Artisan Bakery · 24 oz/680 g No added sugars · No malt syrup Score 99 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Alone · 22 oz No added sugars · No malt syrup Score 98 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sourdough Bread
Ingredients
- Malt syrup minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 232 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 24 = 76
Can’t score above 79. Contains malt syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 232 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (56 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SEA SALT, ORGANIC BARLEY MALT
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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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
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov