Portuguese Bread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Portuguese Bread by J.J. Cassone scores 9/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Portuguese Bread by J.J. Cassone provides 257 calories, 8.6g protein, 0.0g fat, and 51.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.3g 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.
- ⚠Contains 7 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Portuguese Bread by J.J. Cassone sits near the middle of the bread category with 257 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 257 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 8.6g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sugars: 2.9g per 100g (category avg: 6.3g)
- •Fiber: 2.9g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
- •Sodium: 543mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for 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 Portuguese 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
Unbleached enriched wheat flour [ flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate(vitamin b1), riboflavin(vitamin b2), folic acid(a "b" vitamin)] water, contains 2% or less of each of the following: salt, soybean oil, yeast, high fructose corn syrup, dough conditioners(datem, l-cysteine, enzymes, ascorbic acid, azodicarbonamide, calcium sulfate), corn flour, calcium propionate(a preservative).