Dave's Killer Bread Powerseed Thin-Sliced: 3g Protein, Labelgrade B+ (82/100)
B+ 82 / 100 — An organic, seed-loaded whole-grain bread: 3g protein and 3g fiber per thin slice at 60 calories, almost no sugar, no saturated fat. The grade is held to B+ by category-typical sodium and the modest per-slice protein you'd expect from any bread.
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Dave’s Killer Bread Powerseed Thin-Sliced is the thin cut of the regular Powerseed loaf — same organic, seven-seed dough, sliced at 28 g instead of 45 g. That gives you 3 g of protein and 3 g of fiber for about 60 calories per slice (USDA FDC 2014903), which works out to 10.7 g of protein per 100 g, high for any bread. It’s USDA organic and Non-GMO, packed with flax, sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame, sweetened only by fruit juice, with no saturated fat. The Labelgrade is B+ (82 / 100). Fiber is the standout — a perfect A+ — and the whole reason to reach for the thin cut is that you keep most of that quality while shaving roughly 50 calories off every slice.
Why the B+
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 66 / 100 | 10.7 g per 100 g — strong for bread, from wheat gluten plus the seed mix; but a 28 g slice is small, so per-slice protein lands at 3 g |
| Ingredient quality | B | 78 / 100 | 18 items, nearly all organic whole foods: whole wheat, a seven-seed mix, fruit juices, oat fiber. Clean for bread, if long |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0 g — the only fat present is the unsaturated fat from the seeds |
| Sugar load | A+ | 96 / 100 | 1 g per slice, all from fruit juice — half the per-slice sugar of a standard Powerseed slice, and no added cane sugar |
| Sodium load | C | 64 / 100 | 94.9 mg per slice (~339 mg per 100 g) — structural for bread; salt is needed for flavor and to control the yeast |
| Fiber | A+ | 100 / 100 | 3 g per thin slice — outstanding for the category, from whole grain, flax, oats, and added oat fiber |
The honest read: this grade is held to B+ by two things, and only one of them is the loaf’s “fault.” Sodium at a C is structural — bread needs salt — but it’s the real ceiling here. The protein-density C+ looks like a knock and isn’t: per gram this is a high-protein bread; the score reflects the small thin slice, not a weak recipe. Thinning the cut doesn’t change the per-100 g grade at all, because density is measured per gram — which is exactly why the thin and standard loaves both land at 81.
What the thin cut actually changes
Because the recipe is byte-for-byte identical to standard Powerseed, the thin-sliced version isn’t a different food — it’s the same food cut to a smaller portion. Everything moves down proportionally:
| Per slice | Powerseed Thin-Sliced (28 g) | Powerseed standard (45 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | 110 |
| Protein | 3 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 6 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 94.9 mg | 150 mg |
The single reason to choose thin-sliced is the calorie line: a two-slice sandwich is ~120 calories of bread instead of ~220, before fillings. You give up about 2 g of protein and 3 g of fiber across the two slices to get there. If you’re building a sandwich and want the seeds and whole grain without the bread dominating the calorie count, the thin cut is the lever. If the bread is the meal — toast, an open-face — the standard slice gives you noticeably more fiber per bite.
How it stacks up against a bagel
The other thing shoppers cross-shop a thin slice against is a small bagel, and the contrast is sharp. A Thomas’ Plain Mini Bagel (43 g) carries 5 g protein but only ~2 g fiber for 120 calories, on a base of unbleached enriched (refined) wheat flour with added sugar, monoglycerides, gums, and preservatives. A Powerseed thin slice gives you 3 g protein and 3 g fiber for 60 calories from organic whole grain and seeds. The bagel wins on per-piece protein; the thin slice wins on calories (half), fiber (50% more), and ingredient quality outright. That gap is why the bagel grades B- (74) and this bread grades B+ (81).
Judge it as a carbohydrate, not a protein
3 g of protein is real but small — it’s the carbohydrate side of a meal that happens to bring some protein and a lot of fiber, not a protein source you’d lean on. Where a thin slice earns its place is the combination you rarely get in 60 calories: 3 g of fiber, a spread of flax/sunflower/pumpkin/sesame seeds, organic whole grain, and essentially no added sugar. Build the protein into the filling — eggs, turkey, peanut butter — and let the bread do what it’s genuinely good at.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
Organic whole wheat (organic whole wheat flour, organic cracked whole wheat), water, Powerseed mix (organic whole flax seeds, organic ground whole flax seeds, organic rolled oats, organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic un-hulled black sesame seeds, organic un-hulled brown sesame seeds), organic fruit juices (pear, peach, pineapple), organic oat fiber, organic wheat gluten, sea salt, organic cultured whole wheat, yeast.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 slice (28 g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 slice (28 g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 59.9 |
| Protein | 3g |
| Total Fat | 1g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Sodium | 94.9mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 19.9mg |
| Iron | 0.72mg |
| Potassium | 85.1mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Dave's Killer Bread Powerseed Thin-Sliced Organic Bread (20.5 oz (580 g) loaf) · UPC 013764027190. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in Dave's Killer Bread Powerseed Thin-Sliced?
3 g of protein per thin slice (USDA FDC 2014903) — about 10.7 g per 100 g. The protein comes from the wheat, the added wheat gluten, and the seed mix (flax, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame all carry meaningful protein per gram). A two-slice sandwich brings ~6 g before any fillings.
How is this different from regular Powerseed?
Identical recipe and ingredient list — the only change is a thinner cut. The standard loaf slices at 45 g (110 cal, 5 g protein, 6 g fiber); these thin slices are 28 g (60 cal, 3 g protein, 3 g fiber). You lose roughly 50 calories per slice and, proportionally, about 2 g of protein and 3 g of fiber. Pick thin-sliced when you want the calorie ceiling on a sandwich lower; pick standard for a heartier slice with more fiber.
Why is the per-slice fiber lower than standard Powerseed if it's the same recipe?
Because the slice is physically smaller. The seed-and-grain density per gram is the same, but a 28 g thin slice holds 3 g of fiber where a 45 g standard slice holds 6 g. Per 100 g the two loaves are essentially identical (~10.7 g of fiber); you're just eating less bread per slice.
Is the 1 g of sugar added?
No added cane sugar. The sweetness comes from organic fruit juices (pear, peach, pineapple) worked into the dough — the label carries no separate added-sugar declaration, and the total is just 1 g per slice, which is unusually low for bread. The thin cut actually halves the per-slice sugar versus the 2 g in a standard Powerseed slice.
How much fiber does it have, and is that good for bread?
3 g per thin slice — which still earns a perfect A+ for the category and is the single biggest reason this bread scores so well. It comes from whole wheat, ground and whole flax, rolled oats, and added oat fiber. Two slices give 6 g, roughly a fifth of the daily target before anything else on your plate.
Is it whole grain and organic?
Yes to both. The base is organic whole wheat flour and cracked whole wheat, it's USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, and it carries no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial preservatives. The seven-seed Powerseed mix (flax x2, oats, sunflower, pumpkin, two sesames) is what gives it the name and the omega-3 ALA from the flax.
How does a thin slice compare to a Thomas' Mini Bagel?
A 28 g thin slice is 60 cal with 3 g protein and 3 g fiber; a 43 g Thomas' Plain Mini Bagel is 120 cal with 5 g protein but only ~2 g fiber, built on refined enriched flour plus dough conditioners. Per slice the bagel has more protein, but the thin slice is half the calories, has 50% more fiber, and is organic whole grain rather than refined.