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Organic 21 Whole Grain Burger Buns, 17.6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Organic 21 Whole Grain Burger Buns, 17.6 OZ

Dave's Killer Bread
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
6g
Protein
6g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
120
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot these in the bread aisle or grab them near the deli for backyard burgers and weekend brunches — a packaged, whole-grain option that reads as healthy and slightly premium. The vibe is wholesome and practical, evoking comforting homemade burgers with a nod to better-for-you ingredients. Despite the whole grains, added wheat gluten, enzymes, oil and other processing aids point to industrial processing for consistent texture and shelf stability, signals often associated with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BUN
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Protein6g
* 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

ORGANIC, WHEAT, (ORGANIC, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR), WATER, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, 21, WHOLE, GRAINS, AND, SEEDS, MIX, (ORGANIC, WHOLE, FLAX, SEEDS,, ORGANIC, SUNFLOWER, SEEDS,, ORGANIC, TRI-COLOR, QUINOA, (ORGANIC, BLACK, QUINOA,, ORGANIC, RED, QUINOA,, ORGANIC, WHITE, QUINOA),, ORGANIC, TRITICALE,, ORGANIC, PUMPKIN, SEEDS,, ORGANIC, ROLLED, BARLEY,, ORGANIC, ROLLED, OATS,, ORGANIC, ROLLED, RYE,, ORGANIC, MILLET,, ORGANIC, ROLLED, SPELT,, ORGANIC, YELLOW, CORNMEAL,, ORGANIC, KAMUT, KHORASAN, WHEAT,, ORGANIC, QUINOA,, ORGANIC, POPPY, SEEDS,, ORGANIC, BUCKWHEAT, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, BLUE, CORNMEAL,, ORGANIC, AMARANTH, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, SORGHUM, FLOUR), ORGANIC, WHEAT, GLUTEN, YEAST, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, EACH, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, CULTURED, WHEAT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, VINEGAR, ENZYMES, ORGANIC, SESAME, FLOUR, ORGANIC, ACEROLA, CHERRY, POWDER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Packaged industrial bread with added ingredients like wheat gluten, enzymes, expeller-pressed oil and cultured flour is formulated for uniform texture and shelf life; these industrial additives and processing steps align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Organic 21 Whole Grain Burger Buns, 17.6 OZ

The Organic 21 Whole Grain Burger Bun can definitely be considered a healthier choice compared to many traditional white buns. With 21 whole grains and seeds packed into each bun, it offers a good mix of fiber and protein, making it a more nutritious option for your burgers. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your overall diet and lifestyle!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$6.99
per package