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Is Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread healthy?

100% Whole Wheat Bread

Bakery & Bread · Updated 2026-10-21

Longevity Score

82/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Sara Lee 100% whole wheat bread is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 82 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Whole-wheat bread with modest fiber and low sugar, but contains several dough conditioners and soybean oil. Strengths include whole wheat flour is the first ingredient, low sugar and low saturated fat per slice, and moderate fiber for a packaged bread, while main considerations include multiple dough conditioners and emulsifiers, soybean oil included as a seed oil, and sodium is moderate per slice.

Longevity Score 82/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole wheat flour is the first ingredient
  • Low sugar and low saturated fat per slice
  • Moderate fiber for a packaged bread

What held the score back?

  • Multiple dough conditioners and emulsifiers
  • Soybean oil included as a seed oil
  • Sodium is moderate per slice

Ingredients

Ingredient list

STONE GROUND WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, BROWN SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CALCIUM IODATE, DATEM, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SOY LECITHIN, NATAMYCIN (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 26 g (0.9 oz)

  • Calories603% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs11g4% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat0.5g1% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00077633750190
Serving size
26 g (0.9 oz)
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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (9g)

    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 (Brown sugar)

    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 (60 kcal)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (4g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat 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?

Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown 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; Low sugar and low saturated fat per slice; Moderate fiber for a packaged bread.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple dough conditioners and emulsifiers; Soybean oil included as a seed oil; Sodium is moderate per slice.

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.

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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.

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