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The Baker's Dozen Zero Maida Banana Bread

Red flags

Red flag: High added sugar (21g per 100g)
Red flag: Contains Potassium Sorbate

Green flags

Green flag: Source of protein (7g)
Green flag: Source of fibre
Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed

Sugar
Whole Wheat Flour (18%)
Bananas (18%)
Sunflower Oil
Whole Egg Powder
Banana Powder (2%)
Raising Agent (INS 500(ii))
Preservatives (INS 202, INS 282)

ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g

CNutritionBIngredients3Risk

VerdictGOOD

Energy393 kcal

Protein7 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Total sugars27 g

Added sugars21 g

Dietary fibre4 g

Total fat21 g

Saturated fat4 g

Trans fat0 g

Sodium70 mg

Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Banana bread where sugar comes first.

The Baker's Dozen Zero Maida Banana Bread uses whole wheat flour and real banana, but sugar is the first ingredient.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition reflects moderate protein and fibre. The B for ingredients is held back by two preservatives. The 3 for risk comes from added sugar and energy density.

Claims vs reality

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

Product name
“Zero Maida”
Holds
No maida is listed; the flour is whole wheat.
Product name
“Banana Bread”
Holds
Bananas are 18%, plus 2% banana powder, although sugar is the first ingredient.

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

Adequate nutrient density

Protein: 7 g
Fibre: 4 g
Vitamins and minerals: None declared
Energy: 393 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

Good, few concerning additives

Base: Sugar
Main fat: Sunflower Oil
Sweeteners: Sugar
Additives: 0
Flagged: Potassium Sorbate

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5

Moderate risk

Added sugar: 21 g
Sodium: 70 mg
Saturated fat: 4 g
Trans fat: 0 g

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

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Sugar leads the list, followed by whole wheat flour (18%), bananas (18%), sunflower oil, whole egg powder and banana powder (2%). Preservatives are 202 (potassium sorbate) and 282 (calcium propionate).

Per 100 g: 393 kcal, 21 g fat, 21 g added sugar and 70 mg sodium. Sodium is very low.

Ingredients to watch

Added sugarConcern
21 g per 100 g. Two slices can carry around 10 to 12 g.
Energy densityWorth watching
393 kcal per 100 g, closer to cake than bread.
PreservativesWorth watching
Potassium sorbate (202) and calcium propionate (282).

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Zero maida makes it a health food"

The flour is whole wheat, but sugar is still the largest ingredient.

Myth: "Banana bread is fruit bread"

Bananas are 18%. It is a sweet cake with fruit in it.

How often, and how

AdultsA slice as an occasional treat
ChildrenOccasional treat
DiabeticsAvoid or keep to a thin slice

Smarter ways to eat it

Bake your own

Very ripe bananas can replace most of the sugar in a home recipe.

Pair with protein

A slice with curd or a glass of milk slows the sugar hit.

Common questions

Is The Baker's Dozen Zero Maida Banana Bread healthy?

The Baker's Dozen Zero Maida 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 (21g per 100g); Contains Potassium Sorbate. On the plus side: Source of protein (7g); Source of fibre; 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 The Baker's Dozen Zero Maida Banana Bread should I watch?

Preservatives (INS 202, INS 282) (Potassium Sorbate).

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

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