Sliced breads
Specialty Select Italian Loaf
24 oz
Score
Why it scores 86
Specialty Select Italian Loaf scores 86 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 316 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better artisan bread
-
Rustic Italian Sourdough Izzio Artisan Bakery · 24 oz/680 g Scores +13 Score 99 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Artisan French Bread Trader Joe's · 1 and 2 oz Scores +14 Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Baguette Bread Simply M&S · 310 g Less processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
French baguette Nature's Promise · 10 oz Scores +14 Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Ciabatta Baguette Trader Joe's · 11.5 oz Scores +13 Score 99 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Italian Loaf
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 316 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 14 = 86
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 316 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (56 g)
Ingredients
- WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR)
- WATER
- POTATO FLOUR
- SEA SALT
- SOURDOUGH CULTURE (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER)
- ENZYMES
Label text, as published
WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), WATER, POTATO FLOUR, SEA SALT, SOURDOUGH CULTURE (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER), ENZYMES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More sliced breads on GoodSwap
-
Organic Bread Dave's Killer Bread · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 59 out of 100 Okay -
Artesano bakery bread Sara Lee · 567 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 47 out of 100 Okay -
Thin-Sliced Organic Bread Dave's Killer Bread · 20.5 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 57 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Seeded Bread Trader Joe's · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Artisanal Style Bread L'oven Fresh · 20 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsContains seed oils Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Hero Classic White Bread Hero · 450 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains non-nutritive sweetenersSeed-oil free Score 68 out of 100 Good
More from Specialty Select
Sources
-
“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
-
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