Breads
Simply Nature SEEDTASTIC Bread
27 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 44
Simply Nature SEEDTASTIC Bread scores 44 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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Sandwich Round Sourdough Bread Seattle Sourdough · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 85 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Dave's Killer Bread Organic Powerseed Bread Dave's Killer Bread · 24 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 84 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Organic 5 Seed Multigrain Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
simple truth, or Galic and sprouted bread Kroger · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Sourdough Sandwich Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
SEEDTASTIC 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
- Sugars 8.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 267 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 13.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 56.5 = 43.5 → 44
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 267 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g |
| Sugars | 8.9 g |
| Added sugars | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Ingredients
- ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
- ORGANIC CRACKED WHEAT
- WATER
- ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR
- ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AND SEED BLEND (ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC BLACK SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC OAT FLAKES) (not recognized)
- ORGANIC SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN
- ORGANIC MOLASSES (high concern)
- ORGANIC OAT FIBER
- YEAST
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR
- ORGANIC VINEGAR
Label text, as published
ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC CRACKED WHEAT, WATER, ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AND SEED BLEND (ORGANIC FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC BLACK SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC OAT FLAKES), ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC MOLASSES, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, YEAST, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC VINEGAR. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SESAME SEEDS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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