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The Sola Company Sola Sweet and Buttery Bread, 14 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

The Sola Company Sola Sweet and Buttery Bread, 14 OZ

Spring Sola
Available at Whole Foods
40
Calories
4g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
80
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this loaf in the supermarket bread aisle or the low‑carb/specialty breads section, grabbed for quick breakfasts, sandwiches, or toast. It gives a diet‑friendly, slightly nostalgic 'sweet and buttery' vibe while promising low calories and convenience. The long list of isolated starches, protein isolates, multiple fiber additives, gums, flavorings and sweetener extracts points to heavy industrial formulation for a uniform soft texture — hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SLICE
Servings per Container: 14
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
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

WATER, RESISTANT, WHEAT, STARCH, WHEAT, GLUTEN, WHEAT, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, INULIN, OLIVE, POMACE, OIL, YEAST, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, EACH, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, CULTURED, WHEAT, FLOUR, BLEND, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, CULTURED, WHEAT, FLOUR), ORGANIC, SUNFLOWER, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SALT, OAT, FIBER, CITRUS, FIBER, FLAX, SEED, FIBER, WHEAT, FLOUR, VEGETABLE, FIBER, BLEND, (PEA, FIBER,, POTATO, FIBER,, POTATO, DEXTRIN,, PSYLLIUM, HUSK, FIBER,, BAMBOO, FIBER,, FLAX, SEED, FIBER), GUAR, GUM, CITRIC, ACID, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C), MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT, STEVIOL, GLYCOSIDES, TURMERIC, COLOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients (wheat protein isolate, resistant starch), multiple additives (gums, enzymes, natural flavors), sweetener extracts and isolated fibers, indicating extensive industrial reformulation and processing consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about The Sola Company Sola Sweet and Buttery Bread, 14 OZ

The Sola Sweet and Buttery Bread can be considered a healthier choice compared to traditional white bread, especially for those looking to reduce sugar and increase fiber intake. With only 40 calories and 8 grams of fiber per slice, it's a decent option for those watching their caloric intake. However, 'healthy' is subjective and depends on your dietary goals, so think of it as a tasty addition to a balanced diet rather than a miracle food.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday
road-trip

Vibe:

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$7.99
per package