Oroweat Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread: Labelgrade B (77/100)
B 77 / 100 — Very low saturated fat and low sugar load.
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Oroweat Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread delivers 4g of protein and 90.1 calories per 1 SLICE (USDA FDC 2070980). Per 100g that’s 10.5g of protein; per oz, 3g. The Labelgrade is B (77 / 100): Very low saturated fat and low sugar load.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 66 / 100 | 10.5g per 100g — moderate; the per-serving total matters more than the per-unit density |
| Ingredient quality | B | 75 / 100 | 17 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | C | 60 / 100 | 150mg per serving (112mg per oz) — meaningful per 100g |
| Sugar load | A+ | 96 / 100 | 3g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | C+ | 67 / 100 | 2.01g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oroweat Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread (this product) | 4g | 10.5g | 3g | 90.1 |
| Dave’S Killer Bread Thin-Sliced Powerseed Organic Bread | 3g | 10.7g | 3g | 59.9 |
| Dave’S Killer Bread Powerseed, Organic Bread | 5g | 11.1g | 3.1g | 110 |
| Nature’s Own Specialty Honey Wheat Bread | 5g | 11.6g | 3.3g | 100 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
What “whole wheat flour first” actually buys you
The single most useful thing on this label is the first word: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR. On a sliced-bread shelf where most loaves lead with enriched (refined) flour, leading with whole wheat means the bran and germ are still in the flour — and that’s where the 2g of fiber and a good share of the 4g of protein per slice come from. Refined white bread mills those parts out and then dusts vitamins back in; it can imitate the nutrient panel but not the fiber. This is the concrete reason Oroweat out-grades a refined white loaf like Wonder (B vs. B-): same general shape of bread, better-quality starting flour.
That said, “whole grains” on the bag isn’t a free pass. The dough still carries a small amount of added sugar (sugar, molasses and raisin juice concentrate all appear), and a list of seventeen ingredients including dough conditioners and emulsifiers — standard for a soft, shelf-stable supermarket loaf, but a step down from a short-ingredient artisan bread. The sugar load still scores an A+ because the amount is genuinely low; the ingredient line is a respectable B, not an A.
Read the panel per slice, then double it for a sandwich
Every number on this page is per one 38g slice: 90 calories, 4g protein, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 150mg sodium. That’s an honest, modest slice — but almost nobody eats one slice. Build a normal two-slice sandwich and the bread alone is closer to 180 calories, 8g protein, 4g fiber and 300mg sodium before anything goes inside it.
Sodium is the line to watch. At 150mg per slice it’s unremarkable, but two slices plus a few slices of deli meat and a slice of cheese can quietly clear a third of a day’s sodium from the build alone — which is exactly why sodium is this loaf’s weakest scored dimension. The fix isn’t to avoid the bread; it’s to keep the fillings honest. And when you do compare Oroweat to another brand, make sure you’re matching per-slice to per-slice: a loaf that prints its panel per two slices (Sara Lee does) will look like it has double the everything until you halve it.
Scope
This page covers Oroweat Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread (4 lbs/1.81 kg/907 g), UPC 073410025253, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2070980. Oroweat 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, SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, WHEAT BRAN, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, MOLASSES, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, GRAIN VINEGAR, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, PALM OIL, CITRIC ACID, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, NONFAT MILK.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 SLICE
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 SLICE) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90.1 |
| Protein | 4g |
| Total Fat | 0.999g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.01g |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 39.9mg |
| Iron | 1.08mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread (4 lbs/1.81 kg/907 g) · UPC 073410025253. 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 Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread healthy?
For a supermarket sandwich loaf, it's one of the better picks. Whole wheat flour is the first ingredient, it brings 2g of fiber and 4g of protein per slice, and it has zero saturated fat. The honest caveats are the same for almost any sliced bread: there's a touch of added sugar in the dough, and sodium (150mg a slice) climbs once you build a two-slice sandwich. Eaten as part of a balanced plate, it's a sensible everyday bread.
Whole wheat vs. white bread — does the whole wheat actually matter here?
Yes, and it's the main reason this loaf grades a B while a refined white loaf like Wonder lands at B-. Because Oroweat leads with whole wheat flour rather than enriched (refined) flour, the bran and germ stay in — that's where the fiber and most of the per-slice protein come from. White bread strips those out and adds some vitamins back; it can't match whole wheat on fiber or ingredient quality.
Why does Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread get a B (77/100)?
Whole wheat flour first, 0g saturated fat (A+), and a light sugar load (A+) carry the score up. What holds it at a B rather than higher: protein density is only moderate (10.5g per 100g, a C+), and sodium per 100g is the weakest dimension (a C). It's a well-built standard loaf, not a high-protein specialty bread.
How big is a serving, and what do the numbers cover?
All the figures here — 90 calories, 4g protein, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 150mg sodium — are per a SINGLE slice (38g), which is how Oroweat declares it on the label. A typical sandwich uses two slices, so double everything: roughly 180 calories, 8g protein, 4g fiber and 300mg sodium for the bread alone. Watch this when you compare against loaves (like Sara Lee) that print their panel per two slices.
Is there a higher-graded bread if I want more protein?
Yes. If you're buying bread specifically for protein and fiber, Dave's Killer Bread (seeded/Powerseed, already graded on the site) is the tier above this group — more seeds, more fiber, and an organic whole-grain base. Within this everyday whole-wheat set, Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat leads on protein per serving. Oroweat sits comfortably in the solid-everyday middle.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2070980. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.