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Kings Hawaiian Sweet Pretzel Hamburger Buns
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Kings Hawaiian Sweet Pretzel Hamburger Buns

King's Hawaiian
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
7g
Protein
12g
Sugars
760mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
132
Ingredients

What You Should Know

King’s Hawaiian Sweet Pretzel Hamburger Buns sit on the bakery aisle or the refrigerated/ambient bread section near other specialty buns and pretzel products — think pretzel rolls, brioche buns, and slider packs. You’ll spot them by the familiar King’s Hawaiian branding and a glossy printed plastic bag that promises a sweet, soft pretzel experience. These buns are made for casual celebrations: backyard barbecues, game-day spreads, weekend brunches with sliders, and family dinners where convenience meets comfort. The brand positions itself as a heritage, island-inspired comfort brand that evokes nostalgia and approachable indulgence; marketing leans into sweet-savory balance, family gatherings, and Hawaiian-inspired warmth, clearly targeting families and mainstream shoppers who want an elevated everyday bun without fuss. Label copy emphasizes positive-sounding claims — “no high fructose corn syrup,” “no artificial dyes,” and “no trans fat” — but there’s no organic certification or explicit “natural” verification; packaging uses bright, homey imagery rather than child-focused cartoons. In plain terms, these buns are industrially produced and contain multiple additives and emulsifiers to ensure shelf stability, texture, and consistent flavor. Sensory-wise they combine a soft, pillowy interior characteristic of King’s Hawaiian products with a lightly chewy, salty pretzel crust and a touch of sweetness; sugar and salt are both noticeable. The ritual is simple: warm lightly, slice, and seat a grilled patty or sandwich filling between two slightly glossy pretzel-tinted halves. The product reads as a convenience-focused, crowd-pleasing option that bridges everyday meals and small celebrations in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium760mg33%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein7g
* 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,, Margarine, [Soybean, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Butter,, Sweet, Cream, Buttermilk, Solids,, Mono-, &, Diglycerides,, Soybean, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate],, Salt,, Eggs,, Wheat, Gluten,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Sodium, Silicoaluminate,, Fully, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Soybean, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Coconut, Oil,, Cottonseed, Oil),, Pea, Protein,, Maltodextrin,, Dextrose,, Potato, Flour,, Yeast,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Whey,, Corn, Flour,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Enzymes,, Soy, Flour,, Nonfat, Milk,, Natural, Flavor,, DATEM,, Calcium, Silicate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate, Monohydrate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Mono-, &, Diglycerides,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Ammonium, Sulfate,, Sodium, Hydroxide,, Wheat, Starch,, Calcium, Phosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • DATEM - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list contains many industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, preservatives, fully hydrogenated oils, maltodextrin, natural flavors) and is produced as a highly processed packaged bread product, consistent with Nova group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Kings Hawaiian Sweet Pretzel Hamburger Buns

Well, health is a bit subjective! These buns are tasty and can definitely fit into a balanced diet, but they’re not what you'd call a superfood. With 220 calories and 12g of added sugars per bun, they’re more of an indulgent treat than a health powerhouse, especially if you’re watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
backyard-bbq
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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