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Arnold Sandwich Thins, Whole Wheat
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Arnold Sandwich Thins, Whole Wheat

Arnold
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arnold Sandwich Thins, Whole Wheat is a familiar sight in the grocery bread aisle, stacked on shelves with other packaged sandwich breads, flatbreads and wraps — often near bagels, English muffins and lunchbox staples. Packaged in a clear plastic bag with a branded label, the pre-sliced rounds present as a lighter sandwich option: thin, soft and slightly chewy with a delicate crust, occasional sesame seeds on top, and a fine crumb that toasts quickly. Shoppers reach for these on errands for quick breakfasts, school lunches, picnic sandwiches and weeknight deli builds; they also appear in carts on meal-prep Sundays when portion control and convenience matter. Arnold positions this product as a trusted, family-focused brand that offers a “better-for-you” twist on everyday bread — 100% whole wheat, “crafted with olive oil and sea salt,” and labeled free of artificial colors, flavors or high fructose corn syrup — messaging that targets busy parents, health-conscious consumers and people seeking a middle ground between artisanal loaves and basic white bread. The package emphasizes wholesome-sounding claims but does not carry organic certification; the ingredient list also includes preservatives, emulsifiers and leavening agents used in commercial baking. In plain terms, this is an industrially produced packaged bread designed for convenience and shelf stability. Rituals around it are straightforward: toast and top for avocado toast, assemble a bacon-egg-and-cheese, or slip a peanut-butter-and-jelly into a child’s lunchbox. The overall sensory experience is one of lightness and convenience rather than rustic, freshly baked complexity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein7g
* 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,, Yeast,, Bulgur, Wheat,, Sugar,, Wheat, Gluten,, Whole, Wheat,, Wheat, Bran,, Sea, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Preservatives, [Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid],, Grain, Vinegar,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Monoglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Datem,, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Despite whole wheat flour as the main ingredient, the product contains multiple industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, processing aids and formulated leavening) typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Arnold Sandwich Thins, Whole Wheat

The Sandwich Thin is a decent option if you’re looking for a lower-calorie bread alternative. At 150 calories per serving, it packs in 4 grams of fiber, which is great for digestion. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people — it’s all about what fits into your overall diet!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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