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Hamburger Pretzel Buns 4ct, 12.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Hamburger Pretzel Buns 4ct, 12.8 OZ

PRETZILLA
Available at Whole Foods
250
Calories
7g
Protein
4g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these Pretzilla Hamburger Pretzel Buns in the bread aisle or grab them for a backyard cookout or weeknight burger — an easy, crowd-pleasing choice that leans indulgent and comforting. The soft pretzel texture and long shelf-life come from industrial baking and refined ingredients rather than whole-food components. Ingredients like enriched flour, added oils, and dough conditioners (ascorbic acid, enzymes) point to intensive processing typical of mass-produced bakery items.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BUN
Servings per Container: 4
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
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, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA, OIL, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL), SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, CULTURED, WHEAT, SALT, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR, WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR, ASCORBIC, ACID, (DOUGH, CONDITIONER), ENZYMES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Packaged, industrially produced buns made from refined ingredients and containing dough conditioners, added oils, and enzymes align with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed), as they are formulations manufactured for convenience and shelf stability rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Hamburger Pretzel Buns 4ct, 12.8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' is a bit subjective, isn’t it? These buns pack a decent protein punch with 7 grams per serving, which is great for a satisfying burger base. However, they do have some sodium (270 mg), so if you're watching your intake, keep that in mind. Overall, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're pairing them with plenty of veggies!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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$4.89
per package