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Pepperidge Farm Buns, Hamburger
Bakery
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Pepperidge Farm Buns, Hamburger

Pepperidge Farm®
12.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Buns, Hamburger (12.25 oz) sits in the packaged bread aisle near other branded sandwich and hamburger rolls, often displayed beside hot dog buns, sandwich loaves and occasional in-store bakery items. The product reads as a convenient, slightly upmarket staple for cookouts, weeknight burgers, and casual family meals—easy to grab during a grocery run for a backyard barbecue, game-day spread, or simple weeknight dinner. Pepperidge Farm positions these buns as ’Bakery Classics,’ leaning on a heritage, small-batch image and premium-language marketing to appeal to families and shoppers who want a familiar, slightly elevated alternative to generic store-brand rolls. The label emphasizes taste and texture rather than health claims; packaging often highlights softness or ’bakery’ provenance but includes no organic certification and no strong natural or clean-label claims. In plain terms the product is a commercially produced white hamburger bun made from enriched flour plus emulsifiers, preservatives and dough conditioners to extend shelf life and ensure consistent softness—ingredients and processing that place it among industrially formulated baked goods. Sensory cues: soft, pillowy crumb with a light, slightly sweet flavor, a thin crust, and optional sesame seeds on top; the bagged plastic 8-count pack is designed for convenience—twist-tied or sealed for freshness. Rituals around use include toasting or grilling until slightly crisp, assembling cheeseburgers or chicken sandwiches, and stacking for family meals or party platters. Nutrition highlights on pack show about 140 calories, ~210 mg sodium and ~4 g sugars per bun, reinforcing its role as a tasty, easy component of everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.8 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, DATEM,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NONFAT, MILK,, SESAME, SEEDS., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SESAME, SEEDS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono/diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium stearoyl lactylate - 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, multiple emulsifiers, preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), dough conditioners (DATEM) and other industrial additives, indicating a highly processed, industrially formulated packaged bread product.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Buns, Hamburger

The Pepperidge Farm Hamburger Bun can be a tasty part of a balanced meal, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. With 140 calories and 6 grams of protein per bun, it provides some sustenance, but it's also got added sugars and preservatives. If you're looking for a low-calorie or low-carb option, you might want to explore other alternatives.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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