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Is Udi's Ancient Grain Omega Flax & Fiber Bread healthy?

Ancient Grain Omega Flax & Fiber Bread

Bakery & Bread · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

78/100

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

Udi's ancient grain omega flax & fiber bread is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Seed and whole-grain based bread with good fiber, but added sugars, refined starches, and additives lower its overall alignment. Strengths include flaxseed, chia, and sorghum add whole-food seed and grain content, good fiber per serving (about 6 g), and low saturated fat and moderate sodium, while main considerations include multiple refined starches (tapioca, corn starch) and gums, added cane sugar and invert sugar plus molasses, and canola oil and several additives/processing aids.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Flaxseed, chia, and sorghum add whole-food seed and grain content
  • Good fiber per serving (about 6 g)
  • Low saturated fat and moderate sodium

What held the score back?

  • Multiple refined starches (tapioca, corn starch) and gums
  • Added cane sugar and invert sugar plus molasses
  • Canola oil and several additives/processing aids

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, BROWN RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, RESISTENT CORN STARCH, EGG WHITES, CANOLA OIL, FLAXSEED MEAL, CHIA SEEDS, INVERT CANE SUGAR, FLAX SEED, YEAST, CANE SUGAR, INULIN, CITRUS FIBER, SORGHUM GRAIN, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, MILLET, MOLASSES, SALT, GUM (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), CULTURED BROWN RICE, BROWN RICE, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, ENZYMES.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 58 g (2 slices)

  • Calories1508% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs24g9% DV
  • Fiber6g21% DV
  • Total Fat6g8% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Udi's Ancient Grain Omega Flax & Fiber Bread
Brand
Udi's
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00698997809968
Serving size
58 g (2 slices)
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: High fiber (6g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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 (0.5g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: High fiber (6g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 (invert cane sugar, cane sugar)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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 (150 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 Udi's Ancient Grain Omega Flax & Fiber 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?

Udi's Ancient Grain Omega Flax & Fiber Bread shows about 5.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Udi's Ancient Grain Omega Flax & Fiber Bread: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include invert cane sugar, cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Flaxseed, chia, and sorghum add whole-food seed and grain content; Good fiber per serving (about 6 g); Low saturated fat and moderate sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple refined starches (tapioca, corn starch) and gums; Added cane sugar and invert sugar plus molasses; Canola oil and several additives/processing aids.

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.

Other published analyses in Bakery & Bread, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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