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Brown bread
Brown bread by Sainsbury provides 238 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 12.1 g of protein. That is 18% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Wholemeal breads category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 slices (50 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | 119 kcal | 244 | |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 1.6 g | 2% | 2.9 +11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 0.5 +17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36.8 g | 18.4 g | 7% | 42.2 −13% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 1.5 g | 2.5 +18% | |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 0.6 −37% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.4 g | 3.2 g | 11% | 7.4 −14% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 6.1 g | 12% | 9.2 +32% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.2 +30% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1278 Wholemeal breads products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other wholemeal breads
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wholemeal British Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Spirit Vinegar, Soya Flour, Preservative: Calcium Propionate; Caramelised Sugar, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to rye, barley or oats due to manufacturing methods.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 slices (50 g)
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable Palm Oil
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00311281
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brown bread?
Brown bread contains 238 kcal per 100 g and about 119 kcal per serving (2 slices (50 g)).
How much sugar is in Brown bread?
Brown bread has 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Brown bread healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Brown bread contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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