Not All Loaves Are Equal: Which Type of Bread Is the Healthiest Choice?

The German Bread Register currently lists more than 3,000 varieties of bread baked and sold across the country every day. That abundance makes choosing a loaf no simple task. To help shorten the decision time at the bakery counter, it’s worth taking a closer look at the defining qualities of the most familiar classics. But first: When it comes to bread, what is considered “healthy”, depends on the ingredients, the production method, and individual tolerability. Still, the differences between the following types of bread make it clear that not all loaves are equal.