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Sliced wholemeal bread
Sliced wholemeal bread by Sainsbury's provides 268 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 11.9 g of protein. That is 31% less 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 Sliced breads category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | 259 |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4.4 −33% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.7 −19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36.7 g | 44.1 −17% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 4.3 −31% |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g | 1.7 −74% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.6 g | 4.7 +41% |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 9 +32% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.2 −26% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2222 Sliced breads products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sliced 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: Ascorb ! SUPPORTS Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, se ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy t barley or oats due to manufacturing methods. Safety: Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation please keep this bag away from babies and small children. Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. The palm oil used in this product supports the production of sustair palm oil from well managed plantations. Together we can
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable Palm Oil
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00315289
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sliced wholemeal bread?
Sliced wholemeal bread contains 268 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Sliced wholemeal bread?
Sliced wholemeal bread has 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sliced wholemeal 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 Sliced wholemeal 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 April 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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