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Thomas Swirl Bread, Cinnamon
Bakery
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Thomas Swirl Bread, Cinnamon

Thomas'
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Thomas' Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a familiar breakfast loaf found in the packaged bread aisle—typically on middle shelves near other sweet and specialty sandwich breads, toaster pastries, and English muffins. The clear plastic bag and recognizable Thomas' logo signal a heritage breakfast brand, often shelved alongside other family-oriented, convenience bakery items. This loaf targets busy households and nostalgic shoppers who want an easy, sweet breakfast or snack: think weekday breakfasts, back-to-school lunchboxes, weekend brunch transforms (French toast), or on-the-go road-trip snack packs. Marketing leans on long-standing brand heritage and family-friendly convenience, with copy and packaging that evoke comfort and morning rituals rather than artisanal baking. Label claims emphasize practical health halos such as "made without high fructose corn syrup," and the ingredient list includes both familiar items (cinnamon, enriched wheat flour) and industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, Reb A stevia); there is no organic certification or natural-product positioning. In plain language, this is an industrially made, packaged cinnamon bread with functional ingredients added to extend shelf life and texture. Sensory impressions: soft, slightly sweet slices with visible cinnamon swirls and a tender crumb that toasts up quickly to a caramelized, fragrant exterior; texture is soft and slightly springy from added gluten and emulsifiers. Packaging is a plastic, pre-sliced loaf bag that supports quick storage and repeat use. Typical rituals include popping slices in a toaster with butter or turning them into French toast, pairing the product with jam, fruit or deli components for sandwiches like a Monte Cristo. It sits squarely in American grocery culture as an affordable, convenient, comfort-forward breakfast staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
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,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Yeast,, Cinnamon,, Spices,, Salt,, Wheat, Gluten,, Monoglycerides,, Calcium, Propionate, And, Sorbic, Acid, (To, Preserve, Freshness),, Cinnamon, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin,, Reb, A, (Stevia, Leaf, Sweetener),, Soy,, Whey,, Datem..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • 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?

The product contains refined enriched flours, added sugars, industrial emulsifiers (monoglycerides, DATEM), preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), and a sweetener extract (Reb A), indicating it is an ultraprocessed industrial formulation.

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Common Questions about Thomas Swirl Bread, Cinnamon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It has 100 calories per slice and includes some vitamins and minerals, but it also contains added sugars and preservatives. If you're looking for a quick breakfast or snack, it can be a tasty option, but it might not be the best choice if you're aiming for a whole-food diet.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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