Alvarado St. Bakery Bread, Flax & Chia, Sprouted Wheat, Thin Sliced
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Processing
Verdict
Alvarado St. Bakery Bread, Flax & Chia, Sprouted Wheat, Thin Sliced is a sprouted grain loaf tailored for those who prefer a lighter slice. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a nutrient-dense base for toasted meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a toasted base for an avocado smash topped with sliced radishes and sprouts.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a favorable balance of protein and fiber with relatively low sodium. Calorie density is kept modest per serving due to the thin-sliced format.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The loaf is built from sprouted organic whole wheat berries and wheat gluten, enriched with a variety of seeds and grains. The addition of agave syrup, enzymes, and multiple flour types indicates a complex formulation used to maintain texture and shelf stability.
Ingredients
Sprouted Organic Whole Wheat Berries, Organic Wheat Gluten, Organic Agave Syrup, Filtered Water, Organic Rolled Oats. Yeast, Organic Oat Fiber, Sprouted Organic Chia Seeds, Sprouted Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Vinegar, Organic Cultured Wheat Flour, Organic Barley Malt, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Millet, Sea Salt, Organic Wheat Bran, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid.
