Whole Wheat Original
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Whole Wheat Original by Mission scores 10/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Whole Wheat Original by Mission provides 256 calories, 8.9g protein, 4.4g fat, and 48.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.5g 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 certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 11.1g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓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 sodium content (844mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 9 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Whole Wheat Original by Mission sits near the middle of the bread category with 256 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 256 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 8.9g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sugars: 2.2g per 100g (category avg: 6.3g)
- •Fiber: 11.1g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
- •Sodium: 844mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 844mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1689mg — roughly 73% 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 Whole Wheat Original 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
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: (CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, VITAL WHEAT _GLUTEN_, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, WHEAT BRAN, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDE, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, FUMARIC ACID, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND SORBIC ACID)