How does the sugar and salt content of this bread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2 g of sugars per 100 g, the bread is low‑sugar and therefore more suitable for diabetics than many sweetened breads, but its 0.48 g of salt per 100 g is still moderate and should be counted toward daily sodium limits for people managing hypertension.

Is Healthy Multi-Grain Bread suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains honey, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and wheat gluten, and it is not low‑carb, providing 18 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Q: Why is Healthy Multi-Grain Bread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bread uses refined flours, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers and preservatives, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; its label lists calcium propionate, sorbic acid, monoglycerides, datem (a dough conditioner), cellulose gum, citric acid, potassium iodate and a small amount of stevia‑based sweetener, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Healthy Multi-Grain Bread belongs to the Bread group within the Cereals and potatoes category. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), while offering low fat, low saturated fat, low sugars, 4 g of fiber and 6 g of protein per 100 g, and a moderate salt level that is lower than many conventional breads. However, the product contains several additives such as calcium propionate, sorbic acid, monoglycerides, datem, cellulose gum and citric acid, includes honey making it non‑vegan, and lists gluten and soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread in its category, this slice provides roughly half the sugar (2 g vs 4.8 g), one‑fifth the fat (1 g vs 5.5 g) and about one‑eighth the salt (0.48 g vs 3.9 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

whole wheat flour, water, wheat gluten, whole grains (bulgur wheat, wheat, rye, oats, barley, triticale, corn, millet), modified wheat starch, sugar, yeast, cellulose fiber, salt, preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), soybean oil, monoglycerides, natural flavor, wheat bran, datem, cellulose gum, honey solids, monocalcium phosphate, ground flaxmeal, soy lecithin, calcium sulfate, reb a (stevia leaf sweetener), citric acid, grain vinegar, potassium iodate,

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