Bread Winners

Don't let your sandwich options get stale. Whether you're in the mood for a pita or a whole grain, we found the healthiest choices that are the best things since...well, sliced bread

By: Molly Raisch 

Photo Credit: Kang Kim

Whole Wheat

Earth Grains Wheat Berry with Honey (2 slices)
200 calories, 10 g protein, 6 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 2 g fat, 300 mg sodium

Like! This bread gets our vote for its nutritional value, great taste, and the ecofriendly way its wheat is grown.

Yikes! If a brand doesn't list whole grains as the first ingredient, you're being shortchanged.   

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Roll

Martin's Famous Whole Wheat Potato Rolls
100 calories, 7 g protein, 5 g sugar, 5 g fiber, 1 g fat, 160 mg sodium

Like! This soft and doughy bakery choice packs a significant amount of protein and fiber into just 100 calories.

Yikes! Pick your roll with care. Some are closer to sticky buns in terms of sugar content.   





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Wrap

La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Whole Wheat (large)
80 calories, 8 g  protein, 1 g sugar,  12 g  fiber, 3 g fat, 300 mg sodium

Like! Low in calories, high in fiber and protein, this wrap is a stellar choice for your midday meal.

Yikes! Tomato and spinach varieties tend to be packed with salt (more than 850 mg), and their hue can be from dyes, not produce.          

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Organic Sprouted

Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Sesame (2 slices)
160 calories, 8 g protein, 0 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 1 g fat, 160 mg sodium

Like! This loaf gets high marks: Whole grain is the primary ingredient, it's packed with protein and fiber, and it's sugar free.

Yikes! Sprouted grain breads are generally more nutritious, but some taste very dense and dry.
   
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Pita

Pita Gourmet High Fiber Pocket Bread (7")
170 calories, 8 g protein, 1 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 0.5 g fat, 290 mg sodium

Like! Not only is this pita low fat and fiber rich, but its pocket shape is also perfect for stuffing in extra veggies.

Yikes! Beware of some mass-market brands, which mainly consist of refined flour.   

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Sandwich Thin

Pepperidge Farm 7 Grain Deli Flat
100 calories, 6 g protein, 3 g sugar, 5 g fiber, 1 g fat, 170 mg sodium

Like! These skinny slices are convenient, tasty, and an all-around good option for a brown-bag lunch.

Yikes! Thins are touted as the healthy choice, but be sure they have at least 5 g of fiber or you'll be hungry again in a hurry.

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