Asda, Hartley’s
Soft white bread
Product Insights
Soft white bread is a plant‑based, cereal‑derived staple classified under the Bread group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, yet its per‑100 g profile shows low sugars (2.5 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g), moderate salt (0.89 g), 8 g of protein and 2.25 g of fiber. The formulation includes several additives such as emulsifier E471, E481, flavoring, calcium propionate preservative, vitamin C (E300) and a blend of rapeseed and sustainable palm oil, which contribute to its processed nature.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for breads, this soft white bread delivers about half the sugar (2.5 g vs 4.79 g), fat (2.25 g vs 5.52 g) and salt (0.89 g vs 3.95 g) per 100 g, while providing slightly less protein (8 g vs 9.9 g) and considerably less fiber (2.25 g vs 5.38 g).
Ingredients
Wheat Flour [with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3) and Thiamin (B1)], Water, Yeast, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed, Sustainable Palm), Salt, Flavouring, Soya Flour, Emulsifiers: E471, E481, Preservative: Calcium Propionate, Flour Treatment Agents: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), E920 (Vegetarian)
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