Wheatgerm Bread

Very good nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Wheatgerm Bread by Hovis provides 222 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. That is 21% 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 Bread white from wheat flour of the highest grade GOST 26987-86 category and comes in a 400 g pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.2 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.4 g · Low
Sugars
3 g · Low
Salt
0.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (27 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 222 kcal 60 kcal 249 −11%
Total fat 2.2 g 0.6 g 1% 2.9 −23%
Saturated fat 0.4 g 0.1 g 1% 0.7 −50%
Carbohydrates 38.5 g 10.4 g 4% 45.5 −15%
Total sugars 3 g 0.8 g 2.5 +21%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 4.4 g 1.2 g 4% 4.9 −8%
Protein 10 g 2.7 g 5% 8.6 +16%
Salt 0.9 g 0.3 g 1.3 −28%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 58 Bread white from wheat flour of the highest grade GOST 26987-86 products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other bread white from wheat flour of the highest grade gost 26987-86

Calories lower 9%
Sugars higher 36%
Salt lower 35%
Saturated fat lower 40%
Protein top 21%
Fiber top 41%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, wheatgerm (11%), wheat protein, yeast, salt, vegetable fat (rapeseed, palm), barley flour, soya flour, emulsifier: e472e, fermented wheat flour, barley fibre, flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid

Contains palm oil
Allergens
GlutenSoybeans

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
400 g
Serving size
1 serving (27 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5010003000407

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Wheatgerm Bread?

Wheatgerm Bread contains 222 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (1 serving (27 g)).

How much sugar is in Wheatgerm Bread?

Wheatgerm Bread has 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Wheatgerm 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 Wheatgerm 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 March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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