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Hot Dog Buns, 14.3 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Hot Dog Buns, 14.3 OZ

UDIS GLUTEN FREE FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot these UDI'S Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns in the refrigerated or gluten-free aisle when stocking up for backyard barbecues, game nights, or quick weeknight meals — a gluten-free swap that aims to recreate the familiar hot-dog experience. The vibe is comforting and nostalgic, but the long list of isolated starches, gums, sweeteners and enzymes signals heavy industrial processing designed to deliver a soft, elastic texture and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BUN
Servings per Container: 6
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars5g
Protein4g
* 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

WATER, TAPIOCA, STARCH, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, CANOLA, OIL., RESISTANT, CORN, STARCH, EGG, WHITES, CANE, SUGAR, SYRUP, TAPIOCA, MALTODEXTRIN, POTATO, FLOUR, DRIED, CANE, SYRUP, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, YEAST, SUGARCANE, FIBER, SALT, GUM, (XANTHAN, GUM,, SODIUM, ALGINATE., GUAR, GUM), CULTURED, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS, AND, CITRIC, ACID, (MOLD, INHIBITOR), XANTHAN, GUM, AND, ENZYMES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • citric acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo 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?

The ingredient list is dominated by isolated starches (tapioca, maltodextrin, resistant corn starch), processed sweeteners and multiple hydrocolloids/emulsifiers (xanthan, guar, sodium alginate) and enzyme preparations — all hallmarks of industrial formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Hot Dog Buns, 14.3 OZ

The Udis hot dog bun can be a decent option, especially if you're avoiding gluten or looking for a quick, satisfying meal. It has a good amount of fiber (4g per bun), which is a plus, but with 190 calories and 34g of carbs, it might not fit everyone's definition of 'healthy.' Think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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$6.29
per package