With so many options available, the bread aisle can be overwhelming. Our expert dietitian breaks down nutrition facts and ingredients to help you decide if Silver Hills bread is a healthy option for your family.
About
Silver Hills breads are a line of whole-grain breads made from sprouted grains. They have eight flavours: The Big 16, Squirrelly Bread, Little Big Bread, Omegamazing, Soft Wheat, Multigrain, Full Seed Ahead, Heritage Grain, and Ancient Grain.
Silver Hills Bread Ingredients
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| The Big 16 | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Whole grains and seeds (organic rolled oats, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, organic millet, organic sprouted khorasan flour, organic sprouted barley flour, organic sprouted rye flour, organic sprouted buckwheat flour, organic sprouted yellow corn flour, organic sprouted brown rice flour, organic amaranth, organic quinoa, organic sesame seeds, organic sprouted spelt flour), Vital wheat gluten, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Yeast, Cultured wheat flour, Sea salt, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid |
| Squirrelly | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Vital wheat gluten, Sugars [raisin nectar (raisins, water) and/or organic oat syrup], Seed (sesame seeds, sunflower seeds), Yeast, Sea Salt, Cultured wheat flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid |
| Omegamazing | Organic Sprouted Grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Seeds ground flaxseeds, whole flaxseeds, chia seeds), Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Vital wheat gluten, Yeast, Cultured wheat flour, Sea salt, Sesame flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid |
| Soft Wheat | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Organic wheat flour, Water, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Yeast, Sea Salt, Organic cultured wheat flour, Organic sesame flour, Enzyme, Ascorbic acid |
| Multigrain | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Organic wheat flour, Water, Organic whole grains and seeds (sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, rolled rye, rolled spelt, oats, pumpkin seeds, millet, rolled oats, black sesame seeds, quinoa, rolled barley, rolled wheat), Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup, organic molasses), Cultured wheat flour (wheat flour, bacterial culture), Yeast, Sea salt, Organic cultured wheat flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid |
| Full Seed Ahead | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Organic sprouted flour blend (khorasan flour, rye flour, chickpea flour), Organic seeds (flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds), Organic vital wheat gluten, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Yeast, Sea salt, Organic cultured wheat flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid |
| Big Red’s Bread – Heritage Grain | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain red fife wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Organic whole grains and seeds (flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sprouted khorasan flour, millet, sprouted barley flour, sprouted buckwheat flour, sprouted purple corn flour, sprouted rye flour, sprouted spelt flour, sprouted red lentil flour, hemp, amaranth, chia seeds, poppy seeds, quinoa, sorghum flour, sprouted green lentil flour), Organic vital wheat gluten, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Yeast, Sea salt, Organic cultured wheat flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid |
| The Queen’s Khoresan – Ancient Grain | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Organic whole grains and seeds (sprouted khorasan flour, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, millet, sesame seeds, black sesame seeds), Water, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Organic vital wheat gluten, Sea Salt, Yeast, Organic cultured wheat flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid |
| Little Big Bread | Organic sprouted grains (whole grain wheat, whole grain oats), Water, Vital wheat gluten, Sugars (organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup), Yeast, Cultured wheat flour, Sea salt, Sesame Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid |
The ingredients below represent the Multigrain bread flavour. See the chart above for the ingredient list of all Silver Hills breads.
Organic sprouted grains: whole grain wheat and oats placed in water under specific temperature, atmospheric, and light conditions. The grains absorb water and produce sprouts. They are then mashed and mixed into bread dough before baking.
Organic wheat flour: refined white flour.
Organic whole grains and seeds: sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, rolled rye, rolled spelt, oats, pumpkin seeds, millet, rolled oats, black sesame seeds, quinoa, rolled barley, and rolled wheat.
Organic cane sugar and/or organic oat syrup, organic molasses: sources of added sugar.
Cultured wheat flour: wheat flour fermented with bacteria.
Yeast: used to help baked goods rise.
Sea salt: a source of sodium used for flavoring and as a preservative.
Enzymes: serve many functions to improve the integrity of bread, such as enhancing shelf life, texture, and appearance. Enzymes are used as a natural alternative to other chemical additives in bread.
Ascorbic acid: source of vitamin C used to improve the structure of bread.
Priority Allergens
Contains wheat and sesame. Always check the product label before consuming for up-to-date ingredient and allergen information.
Silver Hills Bread Nutrition Facts
| Per 2 slices | The Big 1 6 | Squirrelly | Omegamazing | Soft Wheat | Multigrain | Full Seed Ahead | Big Red’s Bread – Heritage Grain | The Queen’s Khoresan – Ancient Grain | Little Big Bread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | 170 | 170 | 190 | 210 | 200 | 150 | 140 | 100 |
| Fat (g) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Polyunsaturated (g) | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Monounsaturated (g) | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 33 | 29 | 31 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Sugar (g) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 280mg | 340 | 300 | 430 | 440 | 310 | 260 | 250 | 190 |
| Potassium (mg) | 150 | 150 | 150 | 100 | 150 | 175 | 125 | 125 | 75 |
| Calcium (mg) | 30 | 40 | 30 | 175 | 175 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 20 |
| Iron (mg) | 2 | 2 | 1.75 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.225 | 0.2 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.125 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Niacin (mg) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.75 |
| Vit B6 (mg) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.125 | 0.175 | 0.225 | 0.175 | 0.15 | 0.125 |
| Folate (ug) | 30 | 35 | 30 | 120 | 120 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 20 |
| Pantothenate (mg) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 175 | 175 | 175 | 100 | 150 | 175 | 150 | 125 | 100 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 60 | 60 | 70 | 35 | 50 | 80 | 60 | 50 | 35 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 0.75 | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Selenium (ug) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.12 |
| Manganese (mg) | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.4 | 1.05 | 0.95 | 0.75 |
The nutrition facts below represent the Multigrain bread flavor. See the chart above for the nutrition facts for all Silver Hills breads.
Calories: 210 (100-210)
Fat: 3g (1-4.5g), from whole grains and seeds.
Saturated fat: 0.4g (0.1-0.5), trace amounts found in seeds.
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.5g (0.1-2g), from seeds.
Monounsaturated fat: 0.8g (0.1-0.8g), from seeds.
Carbohydrate: 41g (19-41g), from sprouted whole grains, wheat flour, and sugar.
Fiber: 6g (5-9g), from sprouted whole grains and seeds.
Sugar: 5g (2-5g), from cane sugar and molasses.
Protein: 8g (7-12g), from whole grains and seeds.
Sodium: 440mg (190-440mg), from added sea salt.
Other nutrients: potassium 150mg (75-175mg), calcium 175mg (30-175mg), iron 2.5mg (1-2.5mg). Also provides a source of B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium, and zinc. See the above nutrition facts chart for details.
Is Silver Hills Bread Healthy?
We gave Silver Hills bread a nutrition score of 83 out of 100 and recommend this brand of bread for regular use. It is made with sprouted grains which are nutrient rich. It is high in fiber and a source of protein. It also uses enzymes as preservatives instead of chemical forms found in other bread. The only negative is that it is high in sodium and may not be suitable for those following a low-sodium diet, with the exception of the small sliced flavor.
If you’re looking for low-sodium bread options, check out these 15 Low Sodium Bread Brands.
