Light Wheat Bread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Light Wheat Bread by Giant Eagle scores 10/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Light Wheat Bread by Giant Eagle provides 171 calories, 9.8g protein, 1.2g fat, and 39.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 171 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 9.8g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠Contains 10 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Light Wheat Bread by Giant Eagle is a lower-calorie option in the bread category at 171 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 297.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 171 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 9.8g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sugars: 2.4g per 100g (category avg: 6.3g)
- •Fiber: 9.8g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Light Wheat Bread doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the bread category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Enriched wheat flour bleached (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), oat fiber, wheat gluten, high fructose corn syrup, yeast, contains 2% or less of the following: salt, cultured wheat flour, vinegar, soybean oil, wheat bran, soy fiber, whole wheat flour, barley fiber, white rye flour, gum colloid, cellulose gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, dough conditioners (ethoxylated mono - & diglycerides, monoglycerides, ascorbic acid), yeast nutrients (calcium sulfate, ammonium sulfate), caramel color, enzyme, soy lecithin.