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Arnold Bread, Healthy Multi-Grain
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Arnold Bread, Healthy Multi-Grain

Arnold
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
5g
Protein
4g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arnold Healthy Multi-Grain loaf sits on the middle or upper shelf of the bread aisle, alongside other mainstream sandwich loaves, whole wheat options, and seeded breads — often near bagels, English muffins, and branded deli breads. Shoppers grab it for everyday meals: school and work sandwiches, quick breakfasts, toast at brunch, or as a base for meal-prep sandwiches. The Arnold name positions this product as a familiar, reliable brand for families seeking a balance of nutritious-sounding ingredients and convenience; marketing leans into heart-healthy messaging and multigrain heritage to appeal to parents and health-minded shoppers who want wholesome but affordable staples. Label characteristics include prominent “whole grains” and “no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives” claims, a heart-healthy association, and a non-organic, mainstream packaged look — there’s no organic certification, and branding is earnest rather than artisanal or kid-focused. Processing context: it’s a commercially made, shelf-stable sliced bread produced with industrial steps and functional additives to ensure texture and shelf life. Sensory details: slices are soft with a slightly chewy crumb from whole-wheat and added gluten, scattered seeds and rolled oats give light crunch and grainy texture, and a faintly sweet aroma from honey and sugar. Packaged in a printed plastic bag with twist tie or clip, the ritual is familiar — tear, toast or stack, and pack for lunches. The loaf’s story in American grocery culture is pragmatic: a comforting, everyday multi-grain bread that signals sensible nutrition while offering the convenience of pre-sliced, long-lasting sandwich bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 16
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein5g
* 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

Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Wheat, Gluten,, Sugar,, Brown, And, Golden, Flaxseed,, Oats,, Honey,, Yeast,, Bulgur, Wheat,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Cornmeal,, Brown, Rice,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Oat, Fiber,, Sunflower, Seeds,, Fermented, Wheat, Flour,, Grain, Vinegar,, Soy, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Although based on whole grains, the product contains industrial additives and reformulated ingredients (wheat gluten, oat fiber, soy lecithin, natural flavors, citric acid) and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat commercial loaf, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Arnold Bread, Healthy Multi-Grain

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your perspective! This bread has whole wheat flour and seeds, which add fiber and nutrients, but it does contain added sugars and isn't high in fiber compared to some other options. So, if you're looking for a convenient bread that packs a bit more nutrition than white bread, this could be a solid choice, especially for sandwiches or toast!

Perfect For

back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

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