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Most people, including me, like bread. There’s just something incredibly satisfying about eating a good piece of bread, and who doesn’t love a good sandwich or burger?
Even if you live with diabetes (or just watch your carb intake), you can still eat bread. In recent years, dozens of low-carb bread options have become available in grocery stores or online.
In this article, I’ll review 10 of the most popular and widely available brands.
How low-carb bread is made
Low-carb bread is typically made with a lot of dietary fiber (which is indigestible and doesn’t affect blood sugars) and/or nut flours (which are higher in fat but lower in carbs than regular flour).
This means you shouldn’t expect low-carb bread to exactly match regular bread in taste and texture.
Low-carb bread does taste different from regular bread, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious! And just like regular bread, low-carb bread comes in many different shapes and sizes, including sliced bread, muffins, buns, and tortillas.
How I ranked the different brands
The brands included all have less than 12 grams of net carbs per serving.
Net carbs are calculated as the total carb amount minus fiber and sugar alcohols. We look at net carbs and not total carbs since fibers and most sugar alcohols won’t get converted into glucose and therefore don’t impact blood sugars.
I have given each brand a score from 1-5 based on:
- Does it feel and look like bread?
- Does it taste like bread?
- Is the serving size reasonable? (some brands list ½ slice as a serving…)
- How does it impact my blood sugar? (This can differ from person to person)
These are, of course, subjective measures, but I hope this review will still give you a good idea of which brands are good and which have room for improvement.
I have listed the brands based on the net carbs per serving, from lowest to highest.
ThinSlim Sliced Bread
Net carbs: 0 g
Review score: 2.5 stars
At first sight, this looks like regular white bread, but the slices are small, and once toasted, it takes on the texture and taste of cardboard. I really did not enjoy this bread at all.
The only reason why I am giving it two and a half stars is that it’s very low-calorie and has zero net carbs. But I’d rather eat a few extra calories and carbs and actually enjoy the bread. I would not buy this brand again.
The ingredients and the production facility setup also mean that the bread is not suitable for people who have to avoid gluten, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, or dairy.
HERO Seeded Bread
Net carbs: 1 g
Review score: 4 stars
This bread surprised me in a good way. It’s excellent, it smells nice, and the slices are thick.
I really enjoyed the addition of seeds. It made it a bit more interesting than most of the other low-carb breads.
I do think it needs toasting to be really enjoyable, but I might just have bought a loaf that was slightly stale.
The bread is very high in fiber, which is why the net carbs are so low, and it had a minimal impact on my blood sugar.
Carbonaut bread
Net carbs: 1 g
Review score: 2 stars
This bread looks and smells right, but I didn’t enjoy the taste or texture.
It has a very high fiber content, which gives it a chewy texture and bland taste.
If you like the taste, it is a good option for vegans and people who want a gluten-free option. It’s also a bit more widely available, which is why I’m giving it 2 stars.
Linda’s Delights Biscuit
Net carbs: 1.5 g
Review score: 4 stars
One could argue whether or not these biscuits qualify as bread, but I happily put butter on them, so I think they do.
They have the right buttery taste and slightly crumbly texture, and they are firm enough to slice but easily break apart in your hand, even when toasted.
Some people may find their taste a little bit bland, but I like them, and they have no impact on my blood sugar.
The biscuits aren’t large (about 1.3 oz.) They are a high-fiber bake and do not cater to people trying to avoid wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, or dairy.
Sola Sliced Bread (Golden Wheat)
Net carbs: 3 g
Review score: 4 stars
This is a decent low-carb sliced bread. It’s very soft, and it tastes, smells, and toasts like regular bread.
The main reason I’m not giving it a higher score is that the slices are on the smaller side, and a serving is not very filling.
It is, however, a true low-carb bread, and it hardly impacts my blood sugar at all.
It’s made with large amounts of fiber to keep the net carb count down. The bread is also made with wheat, soy, dairy, and egg, so it’s not a good option if you’re looking to stay clear of those ingredients.
BFree Brown Seeded Sandwich Loaf
Net carbs: 6 g
Review score: 4.5 stars
I really liked the taste, texture, and size of a slice of this bread. It has a slightly nutty flavor, and the only reason I don’t give it a 5-star score is that it did seem to impact my blood sugar somewhat (probably because it is made with potato starch).
One of the positives of this bread, aside from the great taste, is that I found it at my local grocery store as well as online, so it’s easy to get your hands on.
The main ingredients are potato flour and other wheat flours, so it’s gluten-free, which can make it a good option for those looking to avoid gluten.
Nature’s Harvest Light Multigrain Bread
Net carbs: 7 g (for 1 slice)
Review score: 4 stars
Nature’s Harvest is another bread you’ll see on the shelves in most grocery stores. It’s baked by a large commercial bakery that also bakes other popular brands such as Thomas’ muffins and Sara Lee bread.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, and the Nature’s Harvest loaf did live up to my expectations of what sandwich bread should look and feel like. But like Dave’s Killer bread (see below), I did find the bread to be a little too sweet for my taste.
Be aware that a serving is 2 slices rather than just one. They have been nice enough to list the carb content for both 1 and 2 slices on the packaging, so it’s easy to figure out how many carbs you’re consuming (The 7 g net carbs listed is for one slice).
It’s a wheat-based bread, and it’s baked with soy, so it’s not a good choice for those looking to avoid gluten or soy.
Dave’s Killer Bread – Good Seed Thin-Sliced
Net carbs: 10 g
Review score: 3 stars
Dave’s Killer Bread is another brand you’ll see on many supermarket shelves. It’s supposedly the most sold organic bread in the US.
I chose the Good Seed Thin-sliced bread for this review because it had the lowest net-carb count my local store had available.
It definitely looks and feels like any ordinary slice of sandwich bread, but I thought the slices were a little on the small side. I also found the taste a little too sweet, and it hit my blood sugar pretty hard, which just didn’t work for me, so I don’t see myself buying this again.
It’s a wheat and seed bread and also has a few grams of added sugar (which might explain why I find it sweet), so it won’t work for those looking to avoid gluten.
Food For Life, Sprout 7 Grain English Muffins
Net carbs: 12 g
Review score: 3.5 stars
This is not the bread with the lowest carb count, but it has been a staple of mine for years. It has a mild, almost nutty flavor, and it toasts and smells just like a whole grain muffin.
It’s made completely out of sprouted grains without any flour, so it has a lower glycemic index than regular bread (36 versus around 75 for most other breads). That means that it should give less of a blood sugar spike than regular bread, as it gets converted into glucose in the bloodstream more slowly.
However, I often notice a blood sugar impact when I eat this bread.
The serving size is the only other thing that really bothers me about this bread, as a serving is only ½ a muffin.
The muffins are vegan but made with sprouted wheat and soy, so they’re not suitable for anyone trying to avoid that.
Let me know if you don’t see your favorite low-carb bread on the list, and I’ll add it. The only requirement is that 1 serving or 1 slice of bread should have no more than a maximum of 12 g net carbs.
I test a lot of low-carb products. Here are some of my other reviews:
Jimmy
Where can I buy Aunt Millie’s?
Christel Oerum
Go to the Aunt Millies website and use their “where to buy” functionality
Carol
I like Lewis Bake Shop Healthy Life white as long as I toast it or use it for grilled cheese. Nine total carbs/Zero net carbs. I wrote down your list of favs and will give them a try. I’m looking for one I can eat without toasting it. The Sola needs to be toasted for me to enjoy it. I gave it up when I found Lewis Bake Shop bread. Thank you for this list! It’s expensive to buy a loaf to try and then throw it away because you don’t like it.
Larkin
I am *obsessed* with Lewis Healthy Life Keto Breads and Buns! They are identical to regular high carb breads to me! We drive an hour one way twice a month to stock up on it. We pay $5/loaf from Woodmans grocer in the Midwest. Worth every single penny! Hubby and I lost a combined 100lbs by switching to 20net carb /day diets. And this bread option really made it easy for us. ?
Dwain
I was able to have it shipped to my home. (Shipping cost more than the bread) But I bought 20 loaves and stored it in my freezer. All told about $4.50 per loaf. I wish our local stores carried it. Also – if you like milk – give the Kroger “Carbmaster” milk a try – I put a couple teaspoons half and half and it tastes like 2% milk 3g carbs per 8 ounce. What a relief!
barb
I love Lewis Bread. I can get it at Meijer grocery store near me.
Jane
Try Aunt Millies, we really like it.
Jacob
Aunt Millie’s is, indeed, the best!
Dana D Jones
I love this bread,but so hard to find.
Jason White
I’d be curious how you’d rate Natural Ovens Keto-Friendly Bread. I buy it at Costco, and they also now have hamburger bun and hotdog bun offerings. Net carbs are 0 or 1, depending on the product, and they’re all really tasty!
Christel Oerum
That sounds good. I don’t shop at Costco so don’t have access to that brand but now it’s added to the list. Thanks
Shirley Tracz
I loved that bread, but it spiked my blood sugar so high its a no go for me
Susan L
Hi! Thank you for this review. Have you tried the below sprouted breads? I been eating Alvarado flaxseed bread and recently tried Silver Hills. I like them, especially since net carbs are 13-14 for 2-slice serving sizes.
Alvarado Bakery sprouted flaxseed bread:
Serving size: 2 slices
Total carbs: 18 grams
Dietary fiber: 5 grams
Total sugars: 2 grams
Calories: 100
Safeway is one store that carries this.
Silver Hills Bakery Vegan Little Big Sprouted Grain Bread:
Serving size: 2 slices
Total carbs: 19 grams
Dietary fiber: 5 grams
Total sugars: 1 gram
Calories: 110
I buy this at Target.
Christel Oerum
Those sound like great options as well. Thank you
sd
Hi,
BFree Brown Seeded Sandwich Loaf:
Where did the 6 Carb number come from? – the nutritional panel (see Amazon) says 11 carbs with 3 grams of fiber which would be 8 net carb.
Christel Oerum
I bought it and that’s what it says on the package. I’ve noticed Amazon nutrition photos being different before
Steph
Schmidt’s 647 bread is great
Caryl
Agree. Tastes like real bread and they now have hamburger and hot dog buns as well.
Sandy
Carbonaut is not on the list it’s my favorite
Christel Oerum
I just recently tried that. It’s not bad and definitely looks the part. It’s hard to explain exactly why it’s not a favorite of mine but I think the high fiber content makes it less doughy, which I didn’t appreciate. But I agree, a good addition to the list
Marion Lindsay
I eat Carbonaut too, bought from Costco. Comes in a bag of 4 loaves.
Pam
Aunt millie’s just came out with white wheat and 5 seed bread and hot dog and hamburger buns with 2 net carbs this bread far out beats regular bread . It taste like bread toast like bread and is so much healthier than regular bread . You should try it it would definitely be #1
Christel Oerum
Sounds yummy, thanks
Sherry
I just recently bought aunt Millies for the first time and, of the five low carb breads I have tried, this one is definitely my favorite. It does not become a wet mess in your mouth and it toasts beautifully. I like the flavor and the seeded bread is my favorite. Plus it does not contain any soy. The slices are not quite as large as regular bread but it makes a decent sandwich and fills the need I have for a good slice of buttered toast as well. I would like to try the biscuits that are mentioned because I miss biscuits a lot!
Debbie
Carbonaut bread was not on your list of lowest carb breads. You can buy it at Sprout’s, Target & Amazon. It’s a good Keto option with only 3 net carbs per slice. I’m diabetic, have lost 40 lbs on Keto…but seem to have hit a no weight loss wall. With 20 more lbs to go, I’m weary. Any tips?
Christel Oerum
Once you hit that wall I’d change something up. Could be a change to your activity level or nutrition. But ultimately for weightloss you have to continue to be in a calorie deficit, and remember as you lose weight your body needs fewer calories to sustain your weight
Christine
Why did you not try and rate L’oven Zero Carb bread from Aldi’s? It is really good and they have two kinds, whole grain and multi wheat.
Christel Oerum
We don’t have any Aldi’s where I live
Pamela Gintonio
I really enjoy the L’Oven zero carb bread but having a hard time finding it at Aldi’s right now. Any place else to get it where the price isn’t jacked up?
Joy
I’m having a hard time finding it again, too. I can’t find their buns again, either. I wonder if Aldi’s stopped making it; it’s been weeks.