French Baguette
How we scored it
The Panera Bread French Baguette contains enriched flour and several additives like dough improver and sorbitan monostearate, indicating a moderate level of processing. While it includes some beneficial nutrients, the presence of processed ingredients and additives affects its overall healthiness.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 side portion (3 1/2 inch slice) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | |
| Total fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
Panera Bread's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Enriched FlourBad
Enriched flour has been heavily processed and stripped of some nutrients, which can reduce its nutritional value.
See more about Enriched Flour →CornBad
Corn is often heavily processed and can be a source of genetically modified ingredients or additives.
See more about Corn →Dough ImproverBad
Dough improvers often contain artificial additives and preservatives to enhance texture and shelf life.
DextroseBad
Dextrose is a form of sugar that can contribute to higher calorie content and blood sugar spikes.
See more about Dextrose →Sunflower LecithinBad
Sunflower lecithin is an emulsifier that may contain residual solvents or additives from processing.
See more about Sunflower Lecithin →Sorbitan MonostearateBad
Sorbitan monostearate is an emulsifier that may be synthetic and is often used as a stabilizer.
See more about Sorbitan Monostearate →Calcium PhosphateGood
Calcium phosphate provides essential minerals supporting bone health.
See more about Calcium Phosphate →Ascorbic AcidGood
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) helps improve dough strength and acts as an antioxidant.
See more about Ascorbic Acid →More sides at Panera Bread
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