Sourdough vs Seeded Sourdough Bread
Overall, Seeded Sourdough Bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 3.
Sourdough
Seeded Sourdough Bread
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sourdough | Seeded Sourdough Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 302 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Fat | 3.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 8.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Additives | 7 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Seeded Sourdough Bread has 19% fewer calories (245 kcal vs 302 kcal).
- Sourdough has 19% less fat (3.1 g vs 3.8 g).
- Sourdough has no saturated fat, while Seeded Sourdough Bread has 0.5 g.
- Seeded Sourdough Bread has 94% less sugar (0.5 g vs 8.2 g).
- Seeded Sourdough Bread has no salt, while Sourdough has 1.2 g.
- Seeded Sourdough Bread has 63% more fiber (5.5 g vs 2 g).
- Sourdough has 15% more protein (10.2 g vs 8.6 g).
- Seeded Sourdough Bread has the better Nutri-Score.
- Seeded Sourdough Bread is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Sourdough lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Sourdough
enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, yeast, wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, rye flour, salt, potato flour, wheat gluten, monoglycerides, lactic acid, sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium propionate and sorbic acid, whey* (milk), malted barley flour, citric acid, soy lecithin,
Seeded Sourdough Bread
Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, MIXED SEEDS (10%) (Brown Linseed, Millet Seeds, Golden Linseed, Sunflower Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds), Rye Flour, Malted Wheat, Salt, Wheat Bran, Malted Barley Flour,
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sourdough or Seeded Sourdough Bread?
Overall, Seeded Sourdough Bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Seeded Sourdough Bread has fewer calories: 245 kcal versus 302 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Seeded Sourdough Bread has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 8.2 g per 100 g.