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Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Bakery
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Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Pepperidge Farm®
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
4g
Protein
7g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a mainstream, bakery-style packaged loaf you’d find in the refrigerated or ambient bread aisle, shelved with other sweet and specialty sliced breads and near spreads like jams, peanut butter and breakfast items. The product reads like a convenience breakfast staple: thick, golden slices animated by a visible brown-sugar cinnamon swirl and a sweet, warm aroma of cinnamon when toasted. It is marketed by a legacy brand that trades on an artisanal, home-baked image — a slightly premium, family-friendly positioning aimed at shoppers who want a little indulgence without baking from scratch. Packaging is a transparent plastic loaf bag with brand panels and nutrition claims; label copy highlights “no artificial flavors or high-fructose corn syrup” while the ingredient list shows common industrial baking additives and preservatives. There’s no organic or whole-grain certification and the product isn’t positioned as health food; instead it leans on comfort, convenience and familiar flavors. In plain terms this is a commercially processed, shelf-stable sliced bread made with enriched flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and preservatives to extend freshness. Eating it is a ritual of quick comfort: pop a thick slice into the toaster, spread butter or cream cheese, or use several slices for cinnamon French toast at weekend brunch or holiday mornings. Texture is soft and tender with a slightly chewy crumb where the cinnamon swirl runs; the crust is light and thin. It slots easily into routines — school lunches, busy mornings, or a nostalgic treat for people who grew up on cinnamon-sweet breads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
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

MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, BROWN, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, INVERT, SUGAR,, MOLASSES),, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, CINNAMON,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, DEXTROSE,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, WHEAT, STARCH,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, NONFAT, MILK,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, SOY, LECITHIN., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - 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?

Contains industrial ingredients (mono- and diglycerides, emulsifiers, preservatives), added sugars and refined enriched flour characteristic of ultra-processed foods, and is formulated for long shelf life and convenience.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This bread has 110 calories per slice and includes some added sugars, so it's not exactly a superfood. However, if you're looking for a tasty treat to elevate your breakfast game or a sweet addition to your sandwiches, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingindulgentconvenient
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