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Sliced white bread
Sliced white bread by Sainsbury's provides 243 kcal per 100 g, with 3.4 g of sugars and 7.9 g of protein. That is 28% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the White breads category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | 97 kcal | 279 −13% | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 3.5 −49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 0.6 −28% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.7 g | 19.1 g | 7% | 48.2 |
| Total sugars | 3.4 g | 1.4 g | 4.7 −28% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 3.8 −45% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 3.2 g | 6% | 9.1 −13% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.3 g | 1.2 −33% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 675 White breads products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other white breads
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, 800g e Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Yeast, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Soya Flour, Preservative: Calcium Propionate; Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid. Allerqu advice:
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (40 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00014137
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sliced white bread?
Sliced white bread contains 243 kcal per 100 g and about 97 kcal per serving (1 portion (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Sliced white bread?
Sliced white bread has 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sliced white bread healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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.
Is Sliced white bread vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Sliced white 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 August 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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