Awsum Better BakesBreads & Bakery#7 of 15 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Awsum Better Bakes Banana Bread

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (18g per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (7.8g)
  • Red flag: Contains Calcium Propionate

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (15g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (11g)
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

15 listed
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Ripe Banana Pulp (28%)
  • Walnuts (12%)
  • Jaggery powder
  • Butter
  • Milk Solids
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Baking Powder
  • Raising Agent (ES001)
  • Emulsifier & Stabilizer (471 & E415)
  • Preservatives (INS282, INS192)
  • Acidity Regulator (INS330)
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Salt
  • Vanilla Extract
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy453 kcal
Protein15 g
Carbohydrates62 g
Total sugars18 g
Added sugars18 g
Dietary fibre11 g
Total fat15.3 g
Saturated fat7.8 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Sodium60 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Better than most banana cakes, still a sweet bake.

Awsum Better Bakes Banana Bread leads with whole wheat flour, then 28% banana pulp and 12% walnuts, sweetened with jaggery rather than white sugar.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition reflects good fibre and protein, weighed against high calorie density. The B for ingredients reflects a real-food base held back by preservatives and an emulsifier. The 3 for risk comes from added sugar, saturated fat and energy.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Banana Bread”

    Holds

    Ripe banana pulp is 28%, with 12% walnuts.

How CB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
15 g
Fibre
11 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
453 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Whole Wheat Flour
Main fat
Butter
Sweeteners
Jaggery powder
Additives
0
Flagged
Calcium Propionate

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
18 g
Sodium
60 mg
Saturated fat
7.8 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Whole wheat flour leads, with banana pulp at 28% and walnuts at 12%. The sweetener is jaggery powder, and the fats are butter and sunflower oil.

Per 100 g: 453 kcal, 18 g added sugar, 7.83 g saturated fat and 60 mg sodium. Additives include emulsifier 471, xanthan gum and preservative 282. The pack lists one preservative as 'INS192', which is not a recognised code.

Ingredients to watch

  • Added sugarWorth watching

    18 g per 100 g, from jaggery. Jaggery is less refined than white sugar but counts as added sugar all the same.

  • Energy densityWorth watching

    453 kcal per 100 g. A thick slice is a substantial snack.

  • Unclear additive codeWorth watching

    'INS192' does not match a standard additive number. It may be a printing error.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Jaggery makes it sugar-free"

Jaggery is sugar. It supplies the 18 g of added sugar per 100 g.

Myth: "Banana bread is a breakfast bread"

Nutritionally this is closer to cake than bread.

How often, and how

  • AdultsA slice as a snack
  • ChildrenOccasional treat, small slice
  • DiabeticsLimit to a thin slice

Smarter ways to eat it

Pair with curd

A slice with plain curd adds protein and slows the sugar.

Freeze slices

Freeze individual slices to keep portions in check.

Common questions

Is Awsum Better Bakes Banana Bread healthy?

Awsum Better Bakes Banana Bread scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High added sugar (18g per 100g); High saturated fat (7.8g); Contains Calcium Propionate. On the plus side: High protein (15g per 100g); High fibre (11g); Low sodium.

What does the CB3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Awsum Better Bakes Banana Bread should I watch?

Preservatives (INS282, INS192) (Calcium Propionate).

Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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