Food Label for Whole Wheat Bread (Better Living Brands)
This is a fairly standard commercial whole wheat bread with a mediocre nutritional profile. While it's not the worst bread option available, it's also not particularly nutritious for a whole wheat product. Benefits: - Decent fiber content (3g per slice, or 11% DV) - Low in added sugars (1g per slice) - Reasonable calorie count (100 cal/slice) Concerns: - Contains processed oils (soybean/canola) and artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium) - The carb-to-fiber ratio is about 6:1, which exceeds the ideal 5:1 ratio for whole grain products - Multiple preservatives and dough conditioners indicate high processing If you're committed to buying commercial bread, look for versions with: 1) Simpler ingredient lists (ideally just whole wheat flour, water, yeast, salt) 2) No artificial sweeteners or preservatives 3) Better quality oils (if any) like olive oil 4) Higher protein content (>4g per slice) Consider brands like Dave's Killer Bread or Ezekiel for more nutritious alternatives. If serving to children, pair with protein-rich toppings like natural nut butters to help balance blood sugar response.