Summer Fresh Breads

Fresh and Nutritious Whole Wheat Ham Sandwich

Summer fresh wheat bread sandwiches are convenient for school and office lunches or a quick bite at home. A ham sandwich with lettuce on whole-wheat bread has nutritional benefits and is the perfect choice for your healthy lifestyle.

Nutrients and Calories

A ham sandwich with two slices of whole wheat bread, two slices of ham and one leaf of iceberg lettuce contains approximately 220 calories. It has 17 grams of protein, 25 grams of total carbohydrates and 6 grams of fat. Two grams are saturated fat (around 8 percent of the daily maximum value for a healthy adult on a 2,000-calorie diet). A sandwich made with mayonnaise or spread may be higher in calories and fat.

Dietary Fiber and Healthy Whole Grains

A whole wheat ham sandwich provides two servings of whole grains and 4 grams of dietary fiber. People who eat whole grains have a lower risk

of heart disease.

Vitamins and Minerals

A ham sandwich on enriched whole-wheat bread supplies 2 milligrams of iron and 2 milligrams of zinc. The sandwich provides 67 milligrams of

calcium; Calcium is a necessary mineral for building healthy bones. To increase the calcium content of your sandwich add cheese.

For the best summer fresh bread and baked goods in the city, like Honey Whole Wheat, call 617-928-1162 or

come by Great Harvest Bread Co. in Newtonville today!