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Butter Bread, 20 OZ
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Butter Bread, 20 OZ

NATURES OWN
Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d grab this Nature's Own Butter Bread from the supermarket bread aisle for everyday toast, sandwiches, or a quick family sandwich night — a familiar, soft white loaf that feels comforting and nostalgic. The brand and simple ingredient callouts give a wholesome vibe, but the uniform airy texture and long shelf stability reflect industrial processing with dough conditioners, emulsifiers and enzymes added to standardize crumb and extend freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SLICE
Servings per Container: 22
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
* 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

UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, EACH, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, YEAST, BUTTER*, (MADE, FROM, MILK), WHEAT, GLUTEN, SALT, CULTURED, WHEAT, FLOUR, CALCIUM, SULFATE, VINEGAR, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC, ACID, ENZYMES, SOY, LECITHIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No 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?

Packaged commercial loaf with additives such as soy lecithin (emulsifier), enzymes, monocalcium phosphate and ascorbic acid indicates an industrial formulation and processing beyond basic ingredients, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Butter Bread, 20 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 60 calories per slice and just 1 gram of fat, it’s a reasonable choice for a sandwich or toast. However, it’s not packed with fiber or protein, so if you’re looking for something to keep you feeling full, you might want to pair it with some protein or healthy toppings.

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Vibe:

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$4.29
per package