Breads
Simply Nature Graintastic Aldi bread
27 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 46
Simply Nature Graintastic Aldi bread scores 46 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: 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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Sourdough Sandwich Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Sourdough Bread San Luis Sourdough · 54 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 86 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Sourdough Cracked Wheat San Luis Sourdough · 680 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread The Rustik Oven · 680 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Tuscan Pane Trader Joe's · 27 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 86 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Graintastic Aldi bread
Ingredients
- Sugar 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
- Energy 244 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 54.5 = 45.5 → 46
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 244 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 slice (45 g)
Ingredients
- organic whole wheat (organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat)
- water
- organic cane sugar (high concern)
- organic whole grain and seed mix (organic whole flax seeds, organic sunflower seeds, organic ground flax, organic sesame seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic black sesame seeds, organic millet, organic rolled oats, organic rolled spelt, organic rolled barley, organic rolled rye, organic rolled whole wheat, organic quinoa, organic triticale flour, organic yellow corn flour, organic khorasan flour, organic amaranth flour, organic buckwheat flour, organic sorghum flour, organic poppy seed, organic brown rice flour, organic purple corn flour)
- organic oat fiber
- organic vital wheat gluten
- cultured wheat flour
- yeast
- sea salt
- wheat fiber
- organic molasses (high concern)
Label text, as published
organic whole wheat (organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat), water, organic cane sugar, organic whole grain and seed mix (organic whole flax seeds, organic sunflower seeds, organic ground flax, organic sesame seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic black sesame seeds, organic millet, organic rolled oats, organic rolled spelt, organic rolled barley, organic rolled rye, organic rolled whole wheat, organic quinoa, organic triticale flour, organic yellow corn flour, organic khorasan flour, organic amaranth flour, organic buckwheat flour, organic sorghum flour, organic poppy seed, organic brown rice flour, organic purple corn flour), organic oat fiber, organic vital wheat gluten, cultured wheat flour, yeast, sea salt, wheat fiber, organic molasses, contains: wheat, sesame,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More breads on GoodSwap
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Organic Bread Good Seed Dave's Killer Bread · 27 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicContains whole grains Score 42 out of 100 Okay -
Sourdough Bread The Rustik Oven · 1 lb/454 g Ultra-processedSeed-oil free Score 73 out of 100 Good -
Delightful Bread Sara Lee · 567 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 23 out of 100 Poor -
Whole Grains 12 Grains and Seeds Bread Brownberry · 680 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 45 out of 100 Okay -
12 Grain Bread L'oven Fresh Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsContains seed oils Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Whole Grains Oatnut Brownberry · 680 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 51 out of 100 Okay
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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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