How many Mars bars in your loaf?

Marks & Spencer Organic Wholemeal Bloomer

£1.09 (approx eight slices)
Per slice: 120kcal, 4.0g fat, 0.2g salt, 5.1g protein, 1.8g fibre
This contains as much as four times the fat of other loaves.
Any wholemeal bread contains more fats than white breads because it is made using the whole of the wheat grain, which contains healthy unsaturated fat. This bread also contains olive oil, egg and palm oil which all contain natural fats.
The natural ingredients may be healthy but the fat content is one to watch for anyone looking after their figure.
Price per slice: 13p
2.75 slices of bread = 1 Mars bar

Marks & Spencer Farmhouse Baker's Multigrain

99p (approx 16 slices)
Per slice: 115kcal, 2.7g fat, 0.22g salt, 6.5g protein, 2.6g fibre
Contains mixed grains and seeds - including toasted wheatgerm, pearl barley, millet seeds, toasted soya, linseed and oats - which are a healthy source of essential fatty acids, nutrients and minerals.

But they are oily and do contain fats. These fats are good for a healthy heart and for lowering cholesterol - but this is not necessarily the loaf to choose if you are limiting fat intake.
Price per slice: 6p
4 slices of bread = 1 Mars bar

Warburtons Super Toastie Extra Thick Sliced White Bread

94p (approx 14 slices)
Per slice: 137kcal, 1.4g fat, 0.3g salt, 5.8g protein, 1.6g fibre
Typically, white bread contains less fat than wholemeal because it is made from the centre of the wheat grain, which contains less fat than the other parts used in wholemeal bread.
However, this bread is relatively high in fat compared with other white loaves - and higher in calories.
It is also lower in fibre - needed as part of a healthy diet - than wholemeal alternatives.
The fat content contains almost one third saturated fats, which are bad for cholesterol levels and weight gain.
Some bread makers are using fat in the bread-rising process. This keeps crumbs moister for longer, increasing the bread's shelf life.
Price per slice: 7p
7.7 slices of bread = 1 Mars bar

Kingsmill Gold Malted Wheat

73p (approx 18 slices)
Per slice: 108kcal, 1.3g fat, 0.2g salt, 4.4g protein, 1.6g fibre
Made with wheat, barley, rye and soya, which are all good for the family. But it also contains artificial emulsifier E472, a type of fat that may be used to keep the bread fresher for longer.
A good source of fibre and protein.
Price per slice: 4p
8 slices = 1 Mars bar

Hovis Brown Original Wheatgerm Medium Sliced Bread

59p (approx 14 slices)
Per slice: 70kcal, 1.0g fat. 0.2g salt, 4.1g protein, 1.3g fibre
The packet says that this bread can play an important part in maintaining a healthy balanced diet and is a great source of fibre. But because it is made with four times as much wheatgerm as other brown breads, it is higher in fat than other breads.

Wheatgerm is full of nutrients, such as vitamin B and selenium, but it is relatively high in polyunsaturated fats with 25 per cent of calories coming from fat.

However, these are 'good' fats, the type thought to lower cholesterol.
Price per slice: 4p
11 slices = 1 Mars bar

Hovis Crusty White

95p (approx 18 slices)
Per slice: 102kcal, 1.0g fat, 02.g salt, 3.9g protein, 0.9g fibre
This is higher in fat than some white breads. It says on the packet that Hovis is committed to removing additives wherever possible, but this bread contains E472 emulsifier - a type of fat - and E300, a preservative based on vitamin C, which is, in fact, good for us and helps the proving process.
Price per slice: 5p
11 slices = 1 Mars bar

Kingsmill Wholemeal and White Medium

85p (approx 16 slices)
Per slice: 87kcal, 1.0g fat, salt 0.2g, 3.4g protein, 1.5g fibre
Soft white bread made with 36 per cent wholemeal flour, which looks like it offers the best of both worlds. It is relatively low in calories but has the same fat content as other wholemeals but with less of the natural goodness of wholemeal flour.
Price per slice: 5p
11 slices = 1 Mars bar

Safeway Keep Fresh Wholemeal Bread (Medium Sliced)

49p (approx 22 slices)
Per slice: 74kcal, 0.9g fat, 0.4g salt, 3.3g protein, 2.3g fibre
Wholemeal bread is made from the whole of the wheat grain which contains more fat than the
central part of the grain used in white bread.
However, this fat is 'good' fat, which can actually lower cholesterol and the bread is relatively low in calories.
It contains no extra seeds or pulses to give it texture, and contains preservatives and emulsifiers, but is a good-value loaf.
Claims to be a healthy family choice, and is high in fibre and protein but is also fairly high in salt.
Price per slice: 2p
12 slices = 1 Mars bar

Kingsmill Tasty Wholemeal Square

73p (approx 16 slices)
Per slice - 59kcal, fat 0.9g fat, 0.1g salt, 2.9g protein, 1.8g fibre
Extra ingredients include kibbled malted wheat flakes which gives it a sweeter, more malty flavour than standard wholemeal bread.
The added soya, wheat and barley increase the natural fat content, but are a good source of nutrients.
Soya, in particular, is a phytoestrogen, which can help with menopausal symptoms.
Price per slice: 4.5p
12 slices = 1 Mars bar

Hovis Granary Medium Sliced Bread

£1.15 (approx 22 slices)
Per slice: 79kcal, 0.7g fat, 02.g salt, 3.2g protein, 1.2g fibre
Granary bread is made from brown flour with malted wheat grains added for a nutty flavour.
This is lower in fat than other granary loaves. It is also low in calories and is a good source of protein and fibre.
Slightly expensive but free from artificial preservatives and flavourings, it has wheat flakes and bran to give a chewy texture.
Prices per slice: 5p
15 Slices = 1 Mars bar

Mothers Pride Thick Sliced White Bread

69p (approx 18 slices)
Per slice: 101kcal, 0.7g fat, 0.2g salt, 3.5g protein, 1.3g fibre
High in calories but lower in fat than most alternatives, although it has added E472 and E471 which are various types of fatty acids.
This is because pure white bread is made from the endosperm, the central part of the wheat grain which contains less fat than the other parts of the grain.
The bread has added vitamin C, calcium and is high in protein.
Price per slice: 3.8p
15 Slices = 1 Mars bar