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Wholemeal Bread
Wholemeal Bread by Hovis provides 221 kcal per 100 g, with 4.1 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sliced breads category and comes in a 400g pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice (29 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 221 kcal | 64 kcal | 259 −15% | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 4.4 −61% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0.7 −54% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.9 g | 11 g | 4% | 44.1 −14% |
| Total sugars | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 4.3 | |
| Added sugars | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 2% | 1.7 +142% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 4.7 +47% |
| Protein | 10 g | 2.9 g | 6% | 9 +11% |
| Salt | 3.1 g | 0.9 g | 1.2 +162% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2221 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 flour (wheat), water, yeast, caramelised sugar, wheat protein, soya flour, salt, wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), emulsifiers : e471, e472e, e481, preservative: e282, vegetable fat (palm, rapeseed), flour treatment agent : ascorbic acid
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400g
- Serving size
- 1 slice (29 g)
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5010003000247
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wholemeal Bread?
Wholemeal Bread contains 221 kcal per 100 g and about 64 kcal per serving (1 slice (29 g)).
How much sugar is in Wholemeal Bread?
Wholemeal Bread has 4.1 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 D (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, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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