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Classic Wheat Bread, Classic Wheat

Processing Score
10.1Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
6/10Good

The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Hostess Classic Wheat Bread, Classic Wheat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
888109253646
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size51 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 3g Added Sugars
6%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 1.7mg
9%
Potassium 100mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

19 listed · 5 flagged for review

ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9)], WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT BRAN, SOYBEAN OIL, MOLASSES, SALT, SUGAR, PRESERVATIVE (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, VINEGAR, YEAST NUTRIENTS (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE), CALCIUM PEROXIDE, SOY LECITHIN.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Classic Wheat Bread, Classic Wheat scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Dough Conditioners (Calcium Peroxide): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
  • Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
  • Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Classic Wheat Bread, Classic Wheat's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Flour [Wheat, Barley Malt, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)], Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast, Yeast Nutrients (Monocalcium Phosphate, Ammonium Sulfate).

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Molasses, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservative (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

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