The 14 Best Gluten-Free Breads

1. Udi's White Sandwich Bread

This gluten-free bread contains modified tapioca starch, rice flour, rice starch, canola oil, water, cane sugar, sorghum flour, egg whites, sugar cane syrup, modified cellulose, cultured brown rice, brown rice, salt, yeast, guar gum, xanthan gum, and enzymes. It is also dairy- and soy-free.

Nutritional value per slice: 70 calories, 0 grams of saturated fat, 130 mg of sodium (5.5% DV), and 1.5 grams of total sugars.

2. Walmart’s Sam’s Choice Gluten-Free Bread

Inexpensive and easily available, many gluten-sensitive people swear by this feast when they have carb cravings. This bread contains water, brown rice flour, tapioca starch, tapioca syrup, whole-grain sorghum flour, xanthan gum, eggs, and olive oil among other ingredients.

Nutritional value per slice: 35 calories, 1.5 grams of total fat, 135 mg of sodium, and 1 gram of added sugars.

3. Dr. Schar Artisan Baker Gluten-Free White Bread

This artisan gluten-free bread is more expensive but healthy, containing water, rice starch, sourdough (water and rice flour), corn starch, agave syrup, sunflower oil, soy protein, modified cellulose, psyllium seeds husks (vegetable fiber), guar gum, millet flour, yeast, sugar, quinoa flour, salt, citrus fiber, honey, calcium citrate, niacin, iron, thiamine, and riboflavin.

Nutritional value per slice: 75 calories, 1 gram of fat, 105 mg of sodium, 16 grams of total carbs, 2.5 grams of dietary fiber, 10 mg of calcium, 0.3 mg of iron, 25 mg of potassium, and 0.3 mg of iron.

4. Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Bread

This bread contains brown rice flour, tapioca starch, tapioca syrup, whole-grain sorghum flour, eggs, and olive oil.

Nutritional value per slice: 34 grams of total carbs, 2 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, 1 mg of iron, and 94 mg of potassium.

5. O’Doughs Gluten-Free Flatbread

This flatbread contains water, potato starch, soy flour, tapioca starch, sunflower oil, whole-grain rice flour, chickpea flour, cellulose, sea salt, and yeast along with other leavening agents.

Nutritional value per slice: 160 calories, 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of fat, less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 340 mg of sodium, 33 grams of total carbs, 5 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

6. Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread

This bread has a soft texture because it contains tapioca and sorghum flour. It also contains sunflower seeds, quinoa, teff, millet, and amaranth. The brand makes gluten-free breads in several different flavors.

Nutritional value per slice: 70 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 90 mg of sodium, 13 grams of total carbs, 1 gram of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

7. Simple Kneads Bread

This artisan-style gluten-free bread is made from quinoa flour, sourdough, pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon. It is costly, but the big loaves, soft texture, and amazing flavors make up for it.

Nutritional value per slice: 90 calories, 2 grams of fat, and 3 grams of protein.

8. Sprouted For Life Original 3 Seed Gluten-Free Bread

This bread, although expensive, has one of the healthiest ingredient combinations. It is made from organic sprouted quinoa (red and/or white), organic sprouted millet, organic sprouted chia seeds, and organic agave, among other things. It is also dairy-free.

Nutritional value per slice: 110 calories, 20 grams of total carbs, 17 grams of net carbs, 2 grams of fat, and 2 grams of protein.

9. Three Bakers Great Seed Whole Grain and 7 Seed Bread

Made from rice flour, chia, flax, pumpkin, hemp, and millet seeds, this bread provides loads of fiber and is vegan as well as gluten-free.

Nutritional value per slice: 100 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 130 mg of sodium, 19 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 1.5 grams of protein.

10. Carbonaut Gluten-Free Seeded Bread

The main ingredients in this gluten-free bread are chicory root fiber and psyllium fiber, which are good for gut health. This bread is also keto-friendly and contains flax and millet.

Nutritional value per slice: 140 calories, 12 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 140 mg of sodium, 1 gram of total carbs, 1 gram of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

11. Little Northern Bakehouse

This moist gluten-free flour blend is made from modified tapioca starch, potato starch, corn starch, brown rice flour, and seed and grain mix that includes sunflower seeds, whole millet, brown rice, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds.

Nutritional value per slice: 85 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 110 mg of sodium, 16 grams of total carbs, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

12. Outer Aisle Gourmet Cauliflower Sandwich Thins

This bread is made from yeast, cauliflower, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. It is free of preservatives as well as keto- and paleo-friendly.

Nutritional value per slice: 50 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 120 mg of sodium, 1.5 grams of total carbs, 0.5 grams of fiber, 0.5 grams of sugar, and 4.5 grams of protein.

13. Julian Bakery Keto Thin Bread

This bread is made of almond flour as well as organic eggs, butter, and cream cheese.

Nutritional value per slice: 140 calories, 1 gram of carbs, 1 gram of fiber, 8 grams of protein, 140 mg of sodium, and 5 grams of saturated fat.

14. Eban’s Bakehouse Fresh Baked Gluten-Free Seeded Bread

This bread is soft and chewy as well as healthy. It contains brown rice flour and a variety of seeds, including sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, chia, and flax.

Nutritional value per slice: 80 calories, 13 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fat, 160 mg of sodium, 2 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fiber.

If your body can tolerate gluten, there is no major benefit to consuming gluten-free bread, other than the fact that most of these breads are high in fiber since they usually contain whole grains and seeds. 

You may benefit from gluten-free breads in the following situations:

• Gluten intolerance and sensitivity
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Food allergies
• Lactose intolerance (in some cases, since many gluten-free breads are also dairy-free)
• Following a keto diet

Disadvantages of gluten-free breads include the following:

• May be more expensive than other breads
• May be harder to obtain since some brands are available online and many only sell in fixed quantities
• May be slightly drier and less soft than regular bread