Classic Wheat Bread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Classic Wheat Bread by Hostess scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Classic Wheat Bread by Hostess provides 250 calories, 8.9g protein, 1.8g fat, and 48.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.6g 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.
- ⚠Contains 11 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Classic Wheat Bread by Hostess sits near the middle of the bread category with 250 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 250 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 8.9g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sugars: 8.9g per 100g (category avg: 6.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
- •Sodium: 508mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Classic 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 (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, whole wheat flour, yeast, high fructose corn syrup, wheat bran, wheat gluten. contains 2% or less of each of the following: soybean oil, molasses, salt, calcium sulafte, wheat flour, sorbic acid and calcium propionate (to retain freshness), hydrogenated soybean oil, mono and diglycerides, sugar, monoglycerides, ascorbic acid, citric acid, sodium stearoyl lactylate, ammonium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, wheat starch, soy lecithin, potassium iodate, calcium peroxide and ammonium sulfate, vinegar, enzymes.