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Ball Park Hot Dog Buns
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Ball Park Hot Dog Buns

Ball Park
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
4g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ball Park Hot Dog Buns (8-count, 13 oz) sit on grocery shelves in the bread aisle, usually stacked on middle shelves near hamburger buns, burger rolls, hot dogs, and picnic essentials like condiments and chips. They’re the go-to option for summer grilling, backyard barbecues, Little League concessions, and casual family dinners where hot dogs or sliders are on the menu. Ball Park positions these white hot dog buns as an all-American, value-driven choice — familiar, widely distributed, and associated with sports, tailgates, and easy weekend meals. Marketing leans into nostalgia and convenience rather than artisan or organic credentials. Label characteristics include a clear “no high fructose corn syrup” claim and Kosher (KOF-K PARVE) certification; there are no organic or whole-grain claims, and the packaging emphasizes softness and family-friendly appeal rather than health halos. In plain language, these buns are processed bakery products made from refined and enriched flours with added emulsifiers, preservatives, and stabilizers to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory details: the crumb is soft and pillowy with a slightly sweet note from added sugar, a smooth, fine texture from enriched wheat flour, and a light crust; sesame seeds may garnish the top. Packaging is a clear plastic bag with a twist tie or heat seal, designed for easy stacking and visibility. Ritual context: people pull these from the bag at cookouts, split them quickly, toast or steam them briefly, then nestle grilled franks and condiments inside — a fast, comforting ritual of American casual dining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin,, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Salt,, Wheat, Gluten,, Preservatives, (Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid),, Grain, Vinegar,, DATEM,, Monoglycerides,, Corn, Flour,, Cellulose, Gum,, Spice, &, Coloring,, Citric, Acid,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined enriched flour and multiple industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, gums, dough conditioners) typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Ball Park Hot Dog Buns

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These buns clock in at 140 calories each with 4 grams of protein, which isn’t too shabby for a bun. However, they do have added sugars and preservatives, so if you're looking for something super clean or whole food-focused, you might want to keep exploring.

Perfect For

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backyard-bbq
road-trip

Vibe:

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