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Martin's 100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Martin's 100% whole wheat potato bread received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The whole wheat base is recognizable, but this label leans on several dough conditioners, a preservative, and color additives to hold texture and shelf life together. It reads as a packaged bakery product that's fine occasionally, though something you'd eat more often may be better served by a shorter ingredient list. Main considerations include dough conditioners and datem emulsifiers, refined sunflower oil and guar gum, and preservative and color additives. Simpler options: Look for bread listing only whole wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and a simple sweetener; choose loaves without emulsifiers, gums, or added color if you want a shorter label.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Dough conditioners and DATEM emulsifiers
- Refined sunflower oil and guar gum
- Preservative and color additives
Simpler options to consider
- Look for bread listing only whole wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and a simple sweetener
- Choose loaves without emulsifiers, gums, or added color if you want a shorter label
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Martin's 100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread
- Brand
- Martin's
- Category
- Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
- GTIN / UPC
00075185005010- Serving size
- 35 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
Food Integrity results
100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread
Martin's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Sunflower oil, dough conditioners (SSL, mono- and diglycerides), DATEM, and guar gum show up in what should be a simple bread.
Consider This
Calcium propionate, turmeric and annatto colors, and enzymes are typical of factory-formulated packaged bread.
Good Substitutes
A bread with just whole wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and a little honey or butter would be far simpler.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThe whole wheat base is recognizable, but this label leans on several dough conditioners, a preservative, and color additives to hold texture and shelf life together. It reads as a packaged bakery product that's fine occasionally, though something you'd eat more often may be better served by a shorter ingredient list.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Dough conditioners and DATEM emulsifiers
- Refined sunflower oil and guar gum
- Preservative and color additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
- Dough Conditioners (SSL, Mono- and Diglycerides) — Emulsifiers
- DATEM — Emulsifier
- Calcium Propionate — Preservative
- Guar Gum — Thickening gum
- Enzymes — Unspecified source
Highest concern ingredients
- Dough Conditioners (SSL, Mono- and Diglycerides) (7/10) — Emulsifiers engineered for texture and shelf life.
- DATEM (7/10) — Emulsifier used for dough strength.
- Sunflower Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
Better choice tips
- Look for bread listing only whole wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and a simple sweetener.
- Choose loaves without emulsifiers, gums, or added color if you want a shorter label.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
100% STONE GROUND WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, RECONSTITUTED POTATOES (FROM POTATO FLOUR), WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, CONTAINS 2 PERCENT OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, BUTTER, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONOGLYCERIDES AND DIGLYCERIDES), MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (A PRESERVATIVE), GUAR GUM, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, DATEM, CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, TURMERIC COLOR, ANNATTO COLOR, SESAME SEEDS.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Dough Conditioners (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides and Diglycerides)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers engineered for texture and shelf life.
Additional note
Emulsifiers used to change dough texture and shelf life.
Family watchlist
Emulsifiers and dough conditioners.
DATEMConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier engineered for dough texture.
Additional note
Emulsifier used for dough strength and texture.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier.
Sunflower OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for softness.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Calcium Propionate (A Preservative)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Preservative added to extend shelf life.
Additional note
Mold-inhibiting preservative.
Family watchlist
Preservative.
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Guar GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gum added for texture and stability.
Additional note
Thickening gum for texture.
Family watchlist
Gum thickener.
Contains 2 percent or less of each of the followingConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency
Why it matters
Umbrella grouping hides the exact minor ingredients.
Additional note
Umbrella phrase covering the remaining listed items.
Family watchlist
Vague grouping.
Monocalcium PhosphateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Chemical leavening agent added to the dough.
Additional note
Leavening acid used in baked goods.
EnzymesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified enzymes used in dough processing.
Additional note
Unspecified enzymes for dough processing.
Family watchlist
Unspecified enzyme source.
Turmeric ColorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Color additive used for appearance.
Additional note
Plant-derived color additive.
Family watchlist
Color additive.
Annatto ColorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Color additive used for appearance.
Additional note
Plant-derived color additive.
Family watchlist
Color additive.
Calcium SulfateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernDough conditionerAdditive
What this is
Dough conditioner
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Mineral salt added to adjust dough.
Additional note
Mineral salt used as dough conditioner.
Reconstituted Potatoes (From Potato Flour)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined ingredient
What this is
Refined ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined potato flour used for softness and structure.
Additional note
Dehydrated potato flour rehydrated for texture.
Wheat GlutenConcern 3/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein added to build dough structure.
Additional note
Isolated wheat protein added for structure.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener, present in modest amounts.
Additional note
Refined sweetener for flavor and browning.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Ferrous SulfateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added mineral for nutrient fortification.
Additional note
Added iron for fortification.
NiacinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for fortification.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for fortification.
ThiaminConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for fortification.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for fortification.
RiboflavinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for fortification.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for fortification.
Folic AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for fortification.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for fortification.
Ascorbic AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDough improverAdditive
What this is
Dough improver
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Dough improver used to strengthen texture.
Additional note
Vitamin C used as dough improver.
Nonfat MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common dairy ingredient in bread.
Additional note
Dairy ingredient, category-normal processing.
ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dairy fat.
Additional note
Dairy fat, category-normal.
100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat FlourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable base grain.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain flour base.
YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional leavening ingredient.
Additional note
Standard leavening ingredient.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Sesame SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole seed topping.
Additional note
Whole seed topping.
Food Integrity measures ingredient simplicity and formulation, not medical safety. Results are based on the submitted ingredient list only. 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.
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.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "potato". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "gluten". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Martin's 100% Whole Wheat Potato 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?
Martin's 100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Martin's 100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole wheat flour is the first ingredient; Fiber and protein per slice are meaningful; Low saturated fat per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains added sugar and sunflower oil; Dough conditioners and calcium propionate present; Turmeric and annatto colors added.
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
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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