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Is Arnold Oat Bran Country Style Bread healthy?

Oat Bran Country Style Bread

Bakery & Bread · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Arnold oat bran country style bread is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Oat-containing bread with modest fiber, some added sugar and soybean oil, and enriched refined wheat flour as the base. Strengths include oat bran and oats, low saturated fat per serving, and moderate protein for a bread, while main considerations include enriched refined wheat flour is the first ingredient, added sugar and molasses present, and soybean oil and several additives listed.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains oat bran and oats
  • Low saturated fat per serving
  • Moderate protein for a bread

What held the score back?

  • Enriched refined wheat flour is the first ingredient
  • Added sugar and molasses present
  • Soybean oil and several additives listed

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], WATER, OAT BRAN, SUGAR, OATS, WHEAT GLUTEN, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN), CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, MOLASSES, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, GRAIN VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 49 g (1 slice)

  • Calories1307% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs24g9% DV
  • Fiber1g3% DV
  • Total Fat2g3% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Arnold Oat Bran Country Style Bread
Brand
Arnold
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00073410013540
Serving size
49 g (1 slice)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (4g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Molasses)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (130 kcal)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (24g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Arnold Oat Bran Country Style Bread highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Arnold Oat Bran Country Style Bread shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Arnold Oat Bran Country Style Bread: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains oat bran and oats; Low saturated fat per serving; Moderate protein for a bread.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Enriched refined wheat flour is the first ingredient; Added sugar and molasses present; Soybean oil and several additives listed.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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