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Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, French Toast
Bakery
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Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, French Toast

Pepperidge Farm®
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
3g
Protein
6g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, French Toast is a mass-market, specialty sliced loaf that lives on the supermarket bakery shelf rather than the fresh-bakery counter. You’ll find it in the packaged bread aisle near other sweet or flavored loafs, breakfast breads, toaster pastries and pancake mixes — often shelved by brand alongside other Pepperidge Farm breads. It suits morning routines and casual meals: thick-sliced for toast at weekday breakfast, for indulgent weekend brunch, or slipped into a school lunch or road-trip cooler for an easy snack. As a Pepperidge Farm product, it leans on a heritage baking image — branded for families who want a comforting, slightly nostalgic treat without home baking. Marketing emphasizes flavor and convenience (the “French toast” swirl and “sliced thick” appeal), and label copy calls out attributes like “no high-fructose corn syrup,” while not claiming organic or natural certification. The ingredient list and shelf-stable packaging signal industrial production: enriched flours, sugars, oils, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings are used to deliver consistent texture and extended freshness. Sensory cues are sugary-warm: a soft, slightly dense crumb with a sweet cinnamon-brown-sugar swirl, light caramel color, and a surface that toasts to golden edges; aroma evokes French toast and cinnamon. The product is sold in a sealed plastic loop-bag with printed branding and nutrition callouts, sliced for quick use — pop, toast, spread butter or jam, or make faster stovetop French toast. It’s a convenient, comforting pantry item positioned between everyday sandwich breads and dessert-style breakfast treats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Protein3g
* 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,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CINNAMON,, SALT,, CORN, FLOUR,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, DATEM,, CORNSTARCH,, BROWN, SUGAR,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, DEXTROSE,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, NONFAT, MILK,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, WHEAT, STARCH,, 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
  • 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, preservatives, flavorings, caramel color) and is a ready-to-eat packaged product, consistent with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA group 4).

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, French Toast

When it comes to the French Toast Swirl Bread, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. It has 100 calories per slice, which is decent if you're looking for a quick breakfast option. However, it’s not particularly high in fiber or protein, so if you’re after something more nutrient-dense, you might want to pair it with some fruit or nut butter for balance.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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