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Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
Bakery
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Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread

Sara Lee
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread is a familiar loaves-in-the-bakery-aisle staple you’ll find on refrigerated or ambient bread shelving, usually near other packaged sandwich breads, whole wheat and honey varieties, bagels, and rolls. The 20-ounce labeled loaf is aimed at everyday shoppers stocking up for school lunches, weekday sandwiches, and casual breakfasts. Occasions range from weekday back-to-school sandwich prep and quick family breakfasts to slow weekend toast and brunch. The Sara Lee brand positions itself as classic, family-friendly, and convenient — a legacy bakery name that signals reliability to busy parents and value-minded households. Labeling leans into health-forward cues: “made with real honey,” “no high fructose corn syrup,” “no artificial colors or flavors,” and Kosher (KOF-K PARVE) certification, along with low-fat/cholesterol-free claims; it is not branded organic and does not carry whole-grain certification. In plain processing context, this is a commercially processed packaged bread that combines milled flours with added enzymes, emulsifiers, and preservatives to extend shelf life and ensure a soft texture. Sensory details: slices are soft, springy, and slightly sweet from the honey, with a light wheat aroma and faint sesame crunch if seeds are present; the crumb is fine and even thanks to added wheat gluten and emulsifiers. Packaging is a plastic sealed bag with branded label and twist-tie or clip—convenient for quick use. Rituals include morning toast, butter or jam on toast, and deli-style sandwiches for packed lunches. Overall it reads as an accessible, comfort-oriented product balancing mild sweetness and softness for everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 22
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Honey,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Yeast,, Wheat, Gluten,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Wheat, Bran,, Salt,, Preservatives, [Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid],, Datem,, Monoglycerides,, Cellulose, Gum,, Natural, Flavors,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid,, Grain, Vinegar,, 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (preservatives, emulsifiers, DATEM, mono- and diglycerides, cellulose gum, natural flavors) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent texture, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a low-calorie bread with a bit of fiber, this one fits the bill. It's not loaded with sugars and has some vitamins and minerals, but if you're aiming for high protein or fiber, there are definitely options out there that might serve you better.

Perfect For

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

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