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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:
Devi
Have you tried Low Carb Avenue’s bread? It is very tasty, low in carbs and also diabetic friendly!
Christel Oerum
Thanks, I haven’t but will see if I can find it
fbfitness
All these products and breads that you have mentioned are these available in any store as I have visited my nearest store and they are not available.
Christel Oerum
Some of them you should be able to find in local stores (like Kroger) but some you’ll find online or in specialty stores such as Whole Foods
Lynch
My Walmart sells all three of the sola brands of bread, they also sell the sola hamburger and hotdog buns. From my research Sola is the best option for keto low-carb bread.
Kristy
Thank you! I appreciate this great review. I have purchased and tried a few low-carb breads, but so far none are worth the incredibly high price and none really compare (IMO) to my favorite “normal” bread from the supermarket. I will try the low carb buns because I don’t want a hamburger made with sandwich bread. But for the rest, I think I will continue to purchase the bread I love and simply eat less of it. A half-slice of toast or english muffin is all I really need for breakfast and one full slice for small sandwich works great. I just can’t believe the prices on these breads. It’s laughable!
Peggy
I’ve baught a few low carb breads and don’t like them. Keto culture hamburgar buns are great!!! They taste like a real bun. And their only 1 net carb per bun. Walmart sells them.
Devi
Where can I buy Loven Oven bread? We don’t have Aldi where I live but do have Trader Jose’s.
Christel Oerum
I would try and buy it online. I think you can get it on Amazon
Eric
I have found Schmidt’s 647 Bread to be pretty good. They have all different varieties but I like the Multigrain and the Potato. The multigrain is 6g net carbs per slice, is 40 calories, and 7g of fiber per serving and the potato is 8g net carbs, 50 calories, with 9g of fiber per serving.
They have an entire line that includes hotdog and hamburger buns as well as English muffins.
R & R
We found Natural Ovens Keto-Friendly Bread at CostCo. It has 0 net carbs, 0 added sugar, and 40 calories a slice. We like it for sandwiches, toast, and grilled cheese! Would love for you to review this brand ?
Christel Oerum
Thank you
Ileana Meraz
Call me crazy but born and raised in San Francisco, I have always been a bread eater. Especially sourdough. I have now been on keto for 3 years and am really happy making my weekly almond bread loaf which I use for allbt
Ileana Meraz
Ok, comment was cut off. As I was saying, I use my almond flour homemade bread for all sorts of yummy treats. I use carbquick for biscuits.
Sharyl Winebar
Hi, I just read your comment and was wondering if you found a low carb sourdough bread or have you ever made your own? I would appreciate your thoughts! I love sourdough and would love some low carb stuff!
Thanks from Canada ??
Michael Jones
It seems maybe you have a recipe for a low carb homemade bread. I would love o be able to use my bread machine but I have never found a low carb recipe. Can you share?
Karen Calhoun
Would you take a look at Carbonaut bread? It’s quite tasty and has minimal impact on my blood sugar!
Christel Oerum
I have tried that, but after I wrote the review. 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
Ed
As a diabetic, I found that Carbonaut spikes my blood sugar though I still eat it. Some of the listed breads in this article is no blood sugar friendly, I will those I have not tried yet.
Robyn Seneca
I love your reviews and look forward to trying some of these breads as well as some of the pastas you reviewed.
Suggestion: have you tried Kiss My Keto brand’s bread? I really like the cinnamon raisin and golden wheat varieties. The slices are a little small, but are great toasted.
Thank you for doing these reviews!
Christel Oerum
Thank you. I haven’t tried that but will keep an eye out for it
Sue
What do you think about Royo bread and bagels for a diabetic?
Thank you.
Christel Oerum
I know I’ve tried it, and don’t think I liked it too much. I tried it back in 2021, so it could have changed since
Don Wardlow
Shoprite, my local grocery store has none_ of these. I’m blind, so I can’t drive around from store to store. Where can I get any of these? thanks.
Christel Oerum
You can find some of the brands on Amazon. If you can, try using the links in the article
Amy P.
Christel, the best I have ever tasted to date is Loven Fresh Keto Friendly white bread. 0 carbs, 35 calories, slices are HUGE, soft and delicious, wish I could upload the photo I just took of my grilled cheese
Not sure you can get it outside of Aldi, unfortunately. (Aldi brands are hit & miss, but this bread is bomb and sells out fast).
They have a more whole grain flavor too that I have never tried but it is also well-reviewed.
(I don’t eat grilled cheese that often so when I do have it, I want that white bread taste I grew up with).
G
Love this bread (Loven oven) I always get the whole wheat version and to me it’s better than white (my preference), without a strong wheat taste, great plain, toasted or however you like to use it. Zero carbs!
Bob Rooney
Stop and shop light rye. none of this weird stuff inside. just clean bread. 6g net carbs per slice.
Donna
You mentioned in your post you use net grams, I’m confused because I’ve been told to use the total carbs when tracking meals.