Nature's Own Specialty Honey Wheat Bread: Labelgrade B (77/100)
B 77 / 100 — Very low saturated fat and substantial fiber.
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Nature’s Own Specialty Honey Wheat Bread delivers 5g of protein and 100 calories per 1.5 ONZ (USDA FDC 2077150). Per 100g that’s 11.6g of protein; per oz, 3.3g. The Labelgrade is B (77 / 100): Very low saturated fat and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 67 / 100 | 11.6g per 100g — moderate; the per-serving total matters more than the per-unit density |
| Ingredient quality | B- | 72 / 100 | 21 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | C | 64 / 100 | 150mg per serving (99mg per oz) — meaningful per 100g |
| Sugar load | A- | 88 / 100 | 3g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | B | 79 / 100 | 3.01g per serving — good |
| Overall | B | 77 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature’s Own Specialty Honey Wheat Bread (this product) | 5g | 11.6g | 3.3g | 100 |
| Thomas’ Mini Bagels | 5g | 11.6g | 3.3g | 120 |
| Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread | 6g | 12g | 3.4g | 120 |
| Dave’S Killer Bread Powerseed, Organic Bread | 5g | 11.1g | 3.1g | 110 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The “Honey Wheat” health-halo, read honestly
This is a genuinely useful case study in how bread names work on shoppers. “Honey Wheat” reads as wholesome — honey is natural, wheat is whole — and there’s real substance behind it: whole wheat flour is the first ingredient, and the loaf delivers a strong 3g of fiber and 5g of protein per serving with no saturated fat. That’s a legitimately better build than refined white bread.
But look two and three lines down the ingredient list and you find BROWN SUGAR and HONEY sitting at positions three and four — ahead of the wheat gluten, ahead of everything else but flour and water. Both are added sugars. The amount is small (3g of sugar per serving, still an A- on our sugar dimension), so this isn’t a dessert masquerading as bread. The honest point is narrower: a loaf marketed on honey contains added sweetener that a plain “100% whole wheat” loaf often skips. The name is doing some of the wholesomeness work that the recipe doesn’t fully back up.
So is it worth choosing over a plain whole-wheat loaf?
It depends on what you’re optimizing. Against refined white bread, Honey Wheat wins clearly — more fiber, better first ingredient, the reason it grades a B (77) while a white loaf like Wonder sits at B-. Against a plain 100% whole wheat loaf (Sara Lee, Oroweat), it’s much closer: fiber is comparable, and the only real differentiator is the honey — which buys a little flavor and softness at the cost of one notch on the sugar score and a slightly longer ingredient list.
If you like the mild sweetness and eat it as a balanced sandwich, it’s a perfectly sensible everyday loaf. If your goal is the leanest whole-wheat base with the least added sugar, the plain 100% whole wheat options are the simpler pick. And if you’re buying bread to chase protein and fiber rather than flavor, the tier above this entire group is a seeded loaf like Dave’s Killer Bread (graded separately on the site).
Scope
This page covers Nature’s Own Specialty Honey Wheat Bread (24 oz/680 g), UPC 072250914765, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2077150. Nature’s Own sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, WHEAT GLUTEN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, VINEGAR, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONOGLYCERIDES AND/OR DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CALCIUM IODATE, DATEM, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES), SOY LECITHIN CALCIUM SULFATE, WHEAT STARCH., TOPPED WITH WHEAT BRAN.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1.5 ONZ
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1.5 ONZ) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Total Fat | 1g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.01g |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 60.2mg |
| Iron | 1.44mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Specialty Honey Wheat Bread (24 oz/680 g) · UPC 072250914765. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains animal-derived ingredients
contains no listed meat or fish
contains a gluten-bearing ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread good for you?
It's a decent everyday loaf, but don't let the name oversell it. The good is real: whole wheat flour is the first ingredient, and a serving brings 5g of protein, 3g of fiber and zero saturated fat. The catch is the word 'Honey' — both brown sugar and honey are added sweeteners high on the ingredient list, so this is a lightly-sweetened bread, not a health food. As a balanced sandwich base it's fine; just count it as a sweetened whole-wheat loaf.
Does 'Honey Wheat' mean it's healthier — and does it have added sugar?
It's a classic health-halo, so read it carefully. 'Honey Wheat' signals wholesome, and the whole wheat base genuinely is a plus, but the name also means added sugar: BROWN SUGAR and HONEY are listed as the third and fourth ingredients, both added sweeteners. The total is a modest 3g per serving (the sugar load still scores an A-), but it's honestly counted as added sugar, not naturally-occurring. Versus refined white bread it's still the better pick on fiber and ingredient quality; versus a plain 100% whole wheat loaf with no added honey, it's a wash on fiber and slightly behind on sugar.
Why does Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread get a B (77/100)?
Whole wheat flour first, a strong 3g of fiber per serving (a B), and 0g saturated fat (A+) drive the score. Holding it at a B: moderate protein density (11.6g per 100g, a C+), a longer 21-ingredient list with dough conditioners (B-), and the added brown sugar and honey, which keep the sugar dimension at A- instead of A+.
How big is a serving here?
Every figure on this page — 100 calories, 5g protein, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, 150mg sodium — is per a 1.5oz serving (43g), which Nature's Own counts as roughly one slice. A two-slice sandwich roughly doubles that: about 200 calories, 10g protein, 6g fiber and 300mg sodium for the bread alone. Keep the per-serving basis in mind when comparing against a loaf that prints its panel per two slices.
Is there a higher-graded or lower-sugar bread to swap to?
If you want the same whole-wheat benefits without the added honey and brown sugar, a plain 100% whole wheat loaf (Sara Lee or Oroweat, both graded here) is the simple lateral move. If you're buying bread for protein and fiber specifically, Dave's Killer Bread (seeded, already graded on the site) is the tier above this whole group.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2077150. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.