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Schmidt Bread, Potato 19 oz
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Schmidt Bread, Potato 19 oz

Schmidt
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Schmidt Potato Bread is a shelf-stable packaged loaf you’d spot in the supermarket bread aisle, stacked with other sandwich loaves and near burger/hot dog buns and specialty rolls. It reads like a familiar, value-oriented brand: old-line American bakery heritage, aimed at families and shoppers looking for soft, versatile sandwich bread with a mildly sweet, homey character. Shoppers pull a plastic-bagged, twist-tied 19–20 oz loaf off the shelf; the printed label leans on comfort and tradition rather than on organic or artisanal claims. The ingredient list includes enriched wheat flour, potato flour and a parade of functional additives (modified starches, gums, wheat protein isolate, powdered cellulose, natural flavors and dough conditioners), so while the packaging may highlight "natural flavors" or color from turmeric and paprika, there’s no organic certification and no front-of-pack natural-health guarantee. Texturally the bread is soft and slightly moist from the potato component, with a fine, even crumb that toasts evenly and squishes back when you press it — ideal for school sandwiches, quick toast, or grilled cheese. Typical rituals: a parent packing lunchboxes, a weekend brunch where slices are used for French toast, or a grab-and-go sandwich after work. In plain terms, this is an industrially produced, convenience-oriented packaged loaf designed to deliver consistent softness, shelf life and predictable baking performance rather than a minimally processed, artisanal product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 19
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars1g
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

Water,, Modified, Wheat, Starch,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Wheat, Gluten,, Sugar,, Potato, Flour,, Yeast,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Soybean, Oil,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Salt,, Powdered, Cellulose,, Oat, Fiber,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Dextrose,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Guar, Gum,, Wheat, Flour,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Turmeric, (Color),, Paprika, (Color),, Natural, Flavors,, Vinegar,, Enzymes,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Dough, Conditioner),, Sunflower, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Turmeric (Color) - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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 (modified starch, protein isolates, powdered cellulose, gums, natural flavors, dough conditioners) and is an industrially formulated packaged bread, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Schmidt Bread, Potato 19 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 7 grams of fiber per serving, it’s a decent choice if you're looking for something to keep you full. However, it does contain added sugars and isn't gluten-free, so if you're watching your sugar intake or have gluten sensitivities, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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