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Wholemeal bread
Wholemeal bread by Sainsbury's provides 243 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 10.2 g of protein. That is 26% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | 244 |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 2.9 |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 −41% |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g | 42.2 |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 2.5 +26% |
| Added sugars | 0.6 g | 0.6 |
| Dietary fiber | 6.6 g | 7.4 −11% |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 9.2 +11% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.2 −13% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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 Wheat Flour (58%), Water*, Yeast*, Sunflower Oil, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Bran, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Sea Salt*, Wheat Flour, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate*, Iron*, Niacin*, Thiamin*), Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid*. * Permitted non organic ingredient.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicSoil Association OrganicWith Sunflower oil
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01602722
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wholemeal bread?
Wholemeal bread contains 243 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Wholemeal bread?
Wholemeal bread has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Wholemeal bread contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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