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Nature's Own Bread, 100% Whole Wheat
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Nature's Own Bread, 100% Whole Wheat

Nature's Own
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat appears on the center shelves of the bakery/bread aisle, stacked beside other packaged sliced loaves — whole wheat, multigrain, and white sandwich breads — often near rolls and hamburger buns. You’ll find it in family-focused grocery runs for weekly bread restocks or quick trips for sandwich-making ingredients. It’s a go-to for breakfasts, packed lunches, after-school snacks, and casual weekend brunches when toast and sandwiches are on the menu. The brand positions itself as a mainstream, family-friendly staple: affordable, trustworthy, and positioned under a “wholesome” banner. Packaging emphasizes “100% Whole Wheat,” simple branding, and claims that appeal to parents and value-conscious shoppers rather than premium or organic buyers. There is no organic certification; marketing leans on familiarity and reliability rather than artisanal craft. The label’s clean front panel and the whole-wheat claim create a health-halo effect, but ingredient details show a formulated product with added dough conditioners and emulsifiers. Processing context: commercially baked and formulated using industrial ingredients to ensure consistent texture and shelf life. Sensory details: the loaf yields uniformly soft, even slices with a fine, slightly springy crumb and a thin, tender crust; a mild sweetness from brown sugar and a faint wheaty aroma. It comes in a clear plastic bag with a twist tie or clip, designed for convenience and shelf stability. Rituals around it include quick toast in the morning, peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches for kids, and assembly-line sandwich making for packed lunches or picnic trays.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 22
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein4g
* 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,, Brown, Sugar,, Wheat, Gluten,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Vinegar,, Distilled, Monoglycerides,, Enzymes,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Soy, Lecithin., May, Be, Topped, with, Wheat, Bran..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • 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 whole wheat flour is the main ingredient, the recipe includes industrial additives (distilled monoglycerides, soy lecithin, enzymes, monocalcium phosphate and other dough conditioners) typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Nature's Own Bread, 100% Whole Wheat

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This bread is lower in sugar and calories compared to many other options, and it provides some protein and fiber, which is great for a balanced diet. However, if you're looking for something high in fiber or packed with whole grains, you might want to explore other brands. Context matters—it's about how it fits into your overall eating habits!

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