Original brown bread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Original brown bread by Burnham & Morrill scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Original brown bread by Burnham & Morrill provides 232 calories, 5.4g protein, 0.9g fat, and 51.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (26.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Original brown bread by Burnham & Morrill sits near the middle of the bread category with 232 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297). Sugar is a concern at 26.8g per 100g (327% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 232 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 5.4g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sugars: 26.8g per 100g (category avg: 6.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
- •Sodium: 714mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 26.8g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 714mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1428mg — roughly 62% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Original brown bread doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the bread category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Water, whole wheat flour*, molasses, dextrose, rye flour*, whey*, degerminated yellow corn meal, baking soda, buttermilk*, salt, corn oil.