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Wholemeal medium sliced bread
Wholemeal medium sliced bread by Waitrose provides 216 kcal per 100 g, with 9.5 g of sugars and 9.7 g of protein. That is 119% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sliced breads category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice (38 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | 82 kcal | 259 −17% | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 4.4 −64% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 0.6 g | 3% | 0.7 +113% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.6 g | 14.3 g | 5% | 44.1 −15% |
| Total sugars | 9.5 g | 3.6 g | 4.3 +119% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.7 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.8 g | 2.2 g | 8% | 4.7 +22% |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 3.7 g | 7% | 9 +8% |
| Salt | 2.6 g | 1 g | 1.2 +118% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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 wheat flour, water, fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, wheat gluten, salt, emulsifiers (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), spirit vinegar, preservative (calcium propionate), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold NUTRITION TYPICAL VALUES AS SOLD Energy kj Energy kcal Fat
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 slice (38 g)
- Labels & certifications
- source of fibreHigh fibres
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169515761
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wholemeal medium sliced bread?
Wholemeal medium sliced bread contains 216 kcal per 100 g and about 82 kcal per serving (1 slice (38 g)).
How much sugar is in Wholemeal medium sliced bread?
Wholemeal medium sliced bread has 9.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Wholemeal medium sliced 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 medium sliced 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 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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