Wheat breads
Simply Nature
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 47
Simply Nature 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Simply Nature
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 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 257 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 | 257 kcal |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.6 g |
Serving: 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
- ORGANIC SPROUTED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
- ORGANIC MOLASSES (high concern)
- ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT STARCH AND ORG
- ANIC WHEAT FLOUR (FOR FRESHNESS)
- SEA SALT
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, ORGANIC SPROUTED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC MOLASSES, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT STARCH AND ORG,ANIC WHEAT FLOUR (FOR FRESHNESS), SEA SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Thin-Sliced Organic Bread Sprouted Whole Grains Killer Bread · 581.0 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Powerseed Organic Bread Dave's Killer Bread · 25 oz Ultra-processedCertified organicContains whole grains Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from Simply Nature
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