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Whole Wheat Bread — Commercial whole wheatA
Breads · #5 of 20

Whole Wheat Bread

Commercial whole wheat · Breads

42/100A tier
Calories247
Protein13g
Fiber7g
Sodium4mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 42 out of 100, #5 of 20 breads. Clean label carries the score (66/100); micronutrients drags it down (16/100).

The short version: A legitimate fiber vehicle — 7g per 100g — if it's actually whole grain.

The catch: Sodium runs high in commercial loaves — check the label.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories247
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 400mg17%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Protein 13g26%
Magnesium 76mg18%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 42

Clean label ×2066
Protein ×1553
Whole food ×1550
Fiber ×3035
Micronutrients ×2016

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

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Questions people ask

Is Whole Wheat Bread healthy?

It grades A — 42 out of 100, #5 of 20 breads in our system. A legitimate fiber vehicle — 7g per 100g — if it's actually whole grain.

How many calories are in Whole Wheat Bread?

247 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Whole Wheat Bread calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.