Sourdough breads
Specially Selected Sourdough Loaf
24 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 74
Specially Selected Sourdough Loaf scores 74 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.
Better sliced bread
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Savory Garlic Loaf Nature's Promise Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
three seed Sourdough Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
San Francisco Style Sourdough Izzio Artisan Bakery · 24 oz/680 g Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
White Thinned Sourdough Loaf Asda · 500 g Not ultra-processed Score 95 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
San Francisco Sourdough Bread Alone Bakery Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sourdough Loaf
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 222 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 26.5 = 73.5 → 74
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 222 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 1 slice (45 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- WATER
- SALT
- WHEAT GLUTEN
- FERMENTED WHEAT FLOUR
- YEAST
Label text, as published
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, FERMENTED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Specially Selected
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