Metro Gold
Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread
About Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread
Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread is made by Metro Gold and sits in the Whole Grain Bread category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908019491401. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.6 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 9 ingredients, starting with 260, 300, 481(i).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other whole grain bread before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread
- Brand
- Metro Gold
- Category
- Whole Grain Bread
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908019491401
- TIRS rating
- 2.6 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 9
Ingredients (9)
260, 300, 481(i), 282, yeast, alpha amylase enzyme, 471, gluten, 1100
Compare with similar whole grain bread
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread (this product) | 2.6 | 4 | 9 |
| The Health Factory Super Fibre Bread (The Health Factory) | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
| La Americana Wholewheat Bran Bread (La Americana) | 3.3 | 3 | 2 |
| The Baker's Dozen Whole Wheat Loaf (The Baker's Dozen) | 3.3 | 3 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread healthy?
Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.6 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread ultra-processed?
Yes. Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread?
Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread lists 9 ingredients: 260, 300, 481(i), 282, yeast, alpha amylase enzyme, 471, gluten, 1100.
Does Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 9 listed ingredients.
Does Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 9 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread?
Among whole grain bread rated by TruthIn, The Health Factory Super Fibre Bread (3.5), La Americana Wholewheat Bran Bread (3.3), The Baker's Dozen Whole Wheat Loaf (3.3) score higher on TIRS than Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread (2.6).
Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread vs The Health Factory Super Fibre Bread: which is healthier?
Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread scores 2.6 on TIRS and The Health Factory Super Fibre Bread scores 3.5, so The Health Factory Super Fibre Bread rates higher. Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread lists 9 ingredients and The Health Factory Super Fibre Bread lists 3.
What is the barcode of Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread?
The barcode (GTIN) of Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread is 8908019491401.
What is in the TruthIn report for Metro Gold Whole Wheat Bread?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.