Breads
Specially Selected Bistro Bread
20.9 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 76
Specially Selected Bistro Bread scores 76 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 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Wheat gluten: An ingredient 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
Bistro Bread
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 260 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 260 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 1 slice (50 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR
- WATER
- RYE FLOUR
- WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR
- SALT
- CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR
- YEAST
- WHEAT GLUTEN
- LACTIC ACID
- MALTED BARLEY FLOUR
- ENZYMES
- ASCORBIC ACID
Label text, as published
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, RYE FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR, SALT, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, LACTIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID. CONTAINS: WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN: ALMONDS, EGGS, MILK, PECANS, SESAME, SOY, WALNUTS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
May contain: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy, Egg, Sesame
- 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