Multigrain sliced breads
Simply Nature Thin sliced bread
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 62
Simply Nature Thin sliced bread scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sliced bread
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Organic Powerseed Thin-Sliced Dave's Killer Bread · 24 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 84 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
three seed Sourdough Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
San Francisco Sourdough Bread Alone Bakery Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Thin sliced bread
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 286 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 − 38.5 = 61.5 → 62
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.4 g |
| Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Added sugars | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 28 g
Ingredients
- organic whole wheat flour
- organic cracked whole wheat
- water
- organic sugar (high concern)
- organic whole grains and seeds blend
- organic flax seeds
- organic whole rye kernels (not recognized)
- organic sunflower seeds
- organic barley flakes
- organic millet
- organic steel cut oats
- organic triticale flakes (not recognized)
- organic whole grain spelt flakes
- organic chia seeds
- organic quinoa
- organic amaranth
- organic pumpkin seeds
- organic oat flakes
- organic buckwheat groats
- organic kamut flakes
- organic brown teff seeds
- organic sesame seeds
- organic malted wheat flakes
- organic yellow corn flakes
- organic poppy seeds
- sea salt
- organic bulgur wheat
- organic sorghum syrup
- organic cultured wheat starch
- organic wheat gluten
- organic vinegar
- organic quinoa flour
Label text, as published
organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat, water, organic sugar, organic whole grains and seeds blend, organic flax seeds, organic whole rye kernels, organic sunflower seeds, organic barley flakes, organic millet, organic steel cut oats, organic triticale flakes, organic whole grain spelt flakes, organic chia seeds, organic quinoa, organic amaranth, organic pumpkin seeds, organic oat flakes, organic buckwheat groats, organic kamut flakes, organic brown teff seeds, organic sesame seeds, organic malted wheat flakes, organic yellow corn flakes, organic poppy seeds, sea salt, organic bulgur wheat, organic sorghum syrup, organic cultured wheat starch, organic wheat gluten, organic vinegar, organic quinoa flour
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More multigrain sliced breads on GoodSwap
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Thin-Sliced Dave's Killer Bread · 20.5 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicContains whole grains Score 42 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Dave's Killer Bread · 765 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicContains whole grains Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Bread Good Seed Thin-Sliced Dave's Killer Bread · 20.5 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organicContains whole grains Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Multi Grain Bread Great Value · 680 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Multigrain Bread Innkeeper’s Bed and Breakfast Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 31 out of 100 Poor -
Sliced Bread Seeds & Grains with Guacamole Spices The Avocado Bread Company · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 54 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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“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