Wheat breads
Simply Nature Sprouted 7 Grain Bread
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 47
Simply Nature Sprouted 7 Grain Bread scores 47 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sliced bread
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Sprouted Grain Bread Food For Life · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No honey Score 79 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
simple truth, or Galic and sprouted bread Kroger · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Organic Sprouted Legume Bread Natural Grocers · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Sliced Whole Grain The Essential Baking Company · 20 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Ezekiel 4:9 Flourless Sprouted Grain Bread Food For Life Baking Co Inc · 24 oz No honey · No molasses Score 73 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
Sprouted 7 Grain Bread
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 53.5 = 46.5 → 47
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 slice (28 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC SPROUTED WHEAT BERRIES
- WATER
- ORGANIC HONEY (high concern)
- ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN
- ORGANIC SPROUTED MILLET
- ORGANIC SPROUTED RYE (not recognized)
- YEAST
- ORGANIC OATS
- ORGANIC SPROUTED BARLEY
- ORGANIC SPROUTED CORN GRITS
- ORGANIC BROWN RICE
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC SPROUTED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
- ORGANIC MOLASSES (high concern)
- ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT STARCH AND ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR (FOR FRESHNESS)
- ORGANIC SESAME
Label text, as published
ORGANIC SPROUTED WHEAT BERRIES, WATER, ORGANIC HONEY, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC SPROUTED MILLET, ORGANIC SPROUTED RYE, YEAST, ORGANIC OATS, ORGANIC SPROUTED BARLEY, ORGANIC SPROUTED CORN GRITS, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, ORGANIC SPROUTED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC MOLASSES, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT STARCH AND ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR (FOR FRESHNESS), ORGANIC SESAME.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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
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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