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Kings Hawaiian Original 24pk Rolls
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Kings Hawaiian Original 24pk Rolls

King's Hawaiian
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

King's Hawaiian Original 24pk Rolls are a familiar sight in the packaged-bread aisle—stacked near hamburger buns, slider rolls and other sweet breads rather than on the in-store bakery counter. The bright orange-and-white King’s Hawaiian bag, often sold in multi-packs, signals family-sized convenience and party-ready portions for shoppers grabbing sides for weeknight dinners or trays for gatherings. These soft, golden mini rolls are marketed as an island-inspired, family-friendly staple: sweet, buttery, and approachable, with copy that emphasizes melt-in-your-mouth texture and multipurpose use. Label callouts you’ll notice include “no high fructose corn syrup,” “no artificial dyes,” and “no trans fat,” lending a light health-halo despite the product being made from enriched flour and a suite of dough conditioners and emulsifiers; there is no organic certification and packaging is standard plastic for extended shelf life. Sensory notes: small, pillowy rolls with a thin, shiny crust, subtle sweetness (about 5 g sugar per roll), soft crumb and a warm, buttery aroma when toasted or warmed; best enjoyed heated, split for sliders, or served alongside family dinners and holiday spreads. Rituals around the product include warming in the oven or microwave, using them for kid-friendly sliders, or slicing and turning into glazed donut bites at brunch. Processing context (plainly stated): this is a commercially formulated bread product that contains multiple additives, emulsifiers and dough conditioners typical of industrial baking to ensure consistent softness and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 24
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein3g
* 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, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Butter, (Pasteurized, Cream,, Salt),, Eggs,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Sodium, Silicoaluminate,, Potato, Flour,, Yeast,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Whey,, Corn, Flour,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Soy, Flour,, Nonfat, Milk,, Salt,, Wheat, Gluten,, DATEM,, Calcium, Silicate,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Ammonium, Sulfate,, Wheat, Starch,, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • DATEM - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

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 enriched flour plus multiple industrial additives (emulsifiers, dough conditioners, enzymes and anti-caking agents) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent texture, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Kings Hawaiian Original 24pk Rolls

The healthiness of King's Hawaiian rolls really depends on your dietary goals and needs. They're not exactly a health food, but at 90 calories per roll, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something to elevate your sandwich game or serve at a gathering.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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