Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread: Labelgrade B- (72/100)
B- 72 / 100 — Very low saturated fat.
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Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread delivers 4g of protein and 140 calories per 2 ONZ (USDA FDC 1869709). Per 100g that’s 7g of protein; per oz, 2g. The Labelgrade is B- (72 / 100): Very low saturated fat.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C | 61 / 100 | 7g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | C+ | 67 / 100 | 37 ingredients; flagged phosphate additives + maltodextrin or corn syrup |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | C+ | 66 / 100 | 180mg per serving (90mg per oz) — moderate |
| Sugar load | B+ | 80 / 100 | 5g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | C- | 55 / 100 | 2g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | B- | 72 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread (this product) | 4g | 7g | 2g | 140 |
| Oroweat Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread | 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 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
”Enriched” is the whole story — and why this is the floor
The first ingredient sets the ceiling on the grade: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR. “Enriched” sounds like an upgrade, but it describes the opposite. To make white flour, the mill removes the bran and the germ — the parts of the wheat kernel that hold the fiber, a chunk of the protein, and most of the natural micronutrients — leaving the starchy endosperm. Then a short list of nutrients (niacin, reduced iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid) gets added back. That’s enrichment: it restores some vitamins, but it does not restore the fiber or the whole-grain structure.
That single processing choice is why Wonder is the floor of this comparison. It posts the least fiber (2g) and the lowest protein density (7g per 100g) of the breads we’ve graded in this set, and its ingredient line runs to 37 items including high-fructose corn syrup and phosphate additives. None of that is a scandal — it’s a soft, consistent, inexpensive sandwich bread doing exactly what it’s designed to do. But it’s the concrete, label-level reason the three 100% whole-wheat loaves here (Sara Lee, Oroweat, Nature’s Own) each grade a B while Wonder grades B-. The divider isn’t the brand; it’s whole-grain versus refined flour.
The calcium fortification is real — but it’s also the most sugar here
Wonder’s one genuine differentiator is fortification. The “calcium fortified” label is earned: a serving delivers 350mg of calcium and 2.7mg of iron — far more calcium than any whole-wheat loaf in this group, courtesy of added calcium carbonate and vitamin D3. For a household that struggles to hit calcium, that’s a legitimate, if minor, point in its favor.
Weigh it honestly against the catch, though. This is also the sweetest bread of the four at 5g of sugar per serving, with high-fructose corn syrup sitting third on the ingredient list (plus sucrose and sugar further down). So the trade is real: you gain fortified calcium and iron, you give up fiber and take on the most added sugar of the set. If your reason for choosing Wonder is the calcium, fine — just don’t mistake the fortification for overall healthiness. You’d get more fiber, less sugar and a cleaner ingredient line from a whole-wheat loaf, and the genuine step up in protein and fiber is a seeded bread like Dave’s Killer Bread (graded separately on the site).
Scope
This page covers Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread (20 oz/567 g), UPC 072250011372, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 1869709. Wonder 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)
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CALCIUM CARBONATE, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CALCIUM IODATE, DATEM, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID), VINEGAR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUCROSE, SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), SOY FLOUR, AMMONIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2 ONZ
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 ONZ) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 4g |
| Total Fat | 1.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Total Sugars | 5g |
| Sodium | 180mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 350mg |
| Iron | 2.7mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Classic White Enriched Bread (20 oz/567 g) · UPC 072250011372. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread healthy?
It's the most basic of the breads we've graded — fine in moderation, but the floor of the group. It's built on refined (enriched) flour, so it brings the least fiber (2g) and the most sugar (5g) of the loaves here, and it leads with high-fructose corn syrup right after the flour. The fortification adds back B-vitamins, iron and a big dose of calcium, which is a genuine plus. But on the things bread should do — fiber, ingredient quality — a whole-wheat loaf beats it, which is why it grades B- where they grade B.
Whole wheat vs. white bread — what does 'enriched' actually mean?
'Enriched' is the tell. White flour is milled to remove the bran and germ (which strips out fiber, much of the protein and many natural nutrients), and then a handful of vitamins — niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid — are added back. That's enrichment: it restores some vitamins but not the fiber or the whole-grain structure. Whole wheat bread never removes those parts in the first place, which is the core reason it out-grades enriched white on fiber and ingredient quality.
Does Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread have added sugar?
Yes. HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP is the third ingredient, right after the flour and water, and SUCROSE and SUGAR appear further down — all added sugars. At 5g per serving it carries the most sugar of the four breads we graded in this set, which is why its sugar dimension (B+) is the weakest of the group.
Why does Wonder Classic White Enriched Bread get a B- (72/100)?
It's the floor of this comparison for structural reasons: refined enriched flour means the lowest protein density (7g per 100g, a C), the least fiber (2g, a C-), and a 37-item ingredient list with corn syrup and phosphate additives (ingredient quality C+). Zero saturated fat (A+) and the calcium fortification keep it from falling further. It's a perfectly usable everyday white bread — just the least nutrient-dense of the loaves here.
Is there a better-graded bread to swap to?
Yes — and the swap is the whole point of this group. Any of the 100% whole wheat loaves we've graded (Sara Lee, Oroweat, Nature's Own) beats Wonder on fiber, protein and ingredient quality, which is exactly why they grade B and it grades B-. If you want the tier above all of them, a seeded loaf like Dave's Killer Bread (graded separately on the site) is the higher-protein, higher-fiber option. Wonder's edge is texture, price and the added calcium — not nutrition.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 1869709. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.