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Arnold Bread, Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Arnold Bread, Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat

Arnold
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
5g
Protein
4g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arnold Bread Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat (24 oz) sits in the supermarket bread aisle among sandwich loaves, multigrain and whole wheat options, often near rolls, bagels and bread alternatives. Packaged in a clear branded plastic bag with a twist tie, it reads as a famil y-friendly, everyday loaf for toasting, school lunches and sandwiches. The brand leans on a wholesome, trusted American bakery image—an established, mid-market label that targets health-conscious families and busy shoppers who want the look of a nutritious choice without specialty pricing. Labels and callouts emphasize health halos: “100% Whole Wheat,” “48g whole grains per two slices,” and “no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors,” while also noting “no high fructose corn syrup”; there is no organic certification and no child-centric cartooning. Sensory cues are familiar: a softly springy, slightly dense crumb, a light nutty note from bulgur wheat and whole grain flour, a faint sweetness from honey and sugar, and a thin brown crust that toasts to a golden crunch. Rituals include morning toasting with butter or jam, quick sandwich assembly for lunches, and bulk sandwich prep on meal-prep Sundays. In plain processing terms, this is a commercially produced packaged bread with added ingredients like wheat gluten, emulsifiers and flavoring agents—more processed than a homemade loaf but positioned as a wholesome packaged option. Overall it reads as a practical, comforting staple in American grocery culture that balances convenience, whole-grain marketing and family-friendly familiarity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
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,, Bulgur, Wheat,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Wheat, Gluten,, Whole, Wheat,, Honey,, Yeast,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, 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?

The loaf includes industrially processed ingredients and additives (soy lecithin, natural flavors, citric acid, wheat gluten) typical of ultra-processed packaged breads, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Arnold Bread, Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Arnold's whole wheat bread is a solid choice if you're looking for a source of whole grains, providing 3 grams of dietary fiber and 5 grams of protein per slice. It’s lower in sugar than many other breads, making it a decent option for sandwiches or toast—just keep in mind that everyone's definition of healthy varies!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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