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Gluten Free White Bread, 20 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Gluten Free White Bread, 20 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
170
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this loaf in the gluten-free or specialty bread section at Whole Foods, grabbed for school lunches, quick toast, or a sandwich when you want a familiar white-bread vibe without gluten. It reads practical and comforting — a convenient stand-in for traditional white bread. The long list of modified starches, hydrocolloids (methylcellulose, cellulose gum), and other additives points to an engineered, uniform soft texture and extended shelf stability typical of highly processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 SLICES
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, CORNSTARCH, POTATO, STARCH, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, PSYLLIUM, HUSK, DEXTROSE, CANE, SUGAR, BUCKWHEAT, FLOUR, YEAST, METHYLCELLULOSE, PEA, FIBER, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, SEA, SALT, POWDERED, EGG, WHITES, RICE, BRAN, CULTURED, CANE, SUGAR, CELLULOSE, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple modified starches, gums, methylcellulose, and other industrial additives are used to recreate bread structure and extend shelf life, which is characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The ingredient list shows reformulation and processing rather than just whole foods and simple culinary ingredients.

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Common Questions about Gluten Free White Bread, 20 OZ

Calling the gluten-free white bread 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals. It’s lower in sugar and has a decent amount of fiber, which is great for digestion. However, it’s not particularly high in protein, so if you're looking for a bread that packs a protein punch, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$5.99
per package