White Bread: Sara Lee White Made with Whole GrainThis is a typical enriched white bread with some whole grain added - but don't be misled by the "whole grain" marketing. It's still primarily refined wheat flour with modest nutritional value.
Benefits:
- Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals (25% DV calcium, good B-vitamins)
- Moderate fiber (3g per serving) compared to regular white bread
Major concerns:
- First ingredient is enriched wheat flour (refined), not whole wheat flour
- Contains added sugars (2g per serving) and soybean oil
- Relatively high sodium (290mg, 13% DV) for just two slices
The ingredients list reveals this is more processed than the "whole grain" marketing suggests. While it contains some whole wheat flour, it's listed after enriched flour and several additives.
If you're buying bread: Look for products where whole wheat flour is the first ingredient, with 4+ grams of fiber per serving. Consider brands like Dave's Killer Bread or Ezekiel for better nutrition. If serving to kids who only eat white bread, this is better than standard white bread but shouldn't be a dietary staple.