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Wow Bao Cheeseburger
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Wow Bao Cheeseburger

Wow Bao
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
6g
Protein
7g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
129
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Wow Bao Cheeseburger arrives on grocery store shelves in the frozen entrée aisle, shelved near other frozen baos, handheld snacks, and convenience entrees like potstickers and microwaveable burgers. Its packaging leans into bright, modern branding — a bold logo and a plated-shot of a glossy, golden bun oozing cheese — signaling a quick, craveable solution. Shoppers pull it for busy weeknights, game-day snack spreads, packed lunches or anytime a portable, hot handheld is wanted without restaurant lines. Brand positioning blends rapid-service Asian-inspired street food with an American comfort classic; Wow Bao markets to urban young adults, parents seeking convenient kid-friendly options, and foodies intrigued by cross-cultural mash-ups. Labels usually emphasize convenience (“fully cooked,” “heat & serve”), playful imagery, and real-ingredient callouts like “made with beef” while not claiming full organic certification — you’ll spot some organic ingredients in a condiment but no blanket organic seal. In plain processing context, this is a manufactured frozen convenience food made from reconstituted components, dough blends, and multiple added emulsifiers, colors, thickeners and preservatives. Sensory notes: the bao exterior is soft, pillowy and slightly sweet from the enriched dough; the filling delivers a saucy, tangy-sweet ketchup note, melty cheddar pockets, savory seasoned beef and a bright snap from pickle relish; textures contrast fluffy bread, gooey cheese and small crunchy pickle bits. Typical use is a quick heat-and-eat ritual — steam, microwave or oven bake — pulled from a box and eaten with napkins on couches, at desks or as part of a party platter. It’s positioned as a fun, no-fuss twist on the fast-food cheeseburger.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars5g10%
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

Dough:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, High, Heat, Milk, Solids, (Nonfat, Milk, Solids),, Canola, Oil,, Yeast, (Yeast, [Saccharomyces, Cerevisiae],, Sorbitan, Monostearate),, Baking, Powder, (Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate)., Filling:, Ground, Beef,, Ketchup, (Tomato, Concentrate, Made, from, Vine, Ripened, Tomatoes,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavors),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, [Color],, Powdered, Cellulose, Added, to, Prevent, Caking),, Dill, Pickle, Relish, (Cucumbers,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Spices,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Benzoate, [Preservative],, Yellow, 5,, Potassium, Sorbate, [Preservative],, Polysorbate, 80),, Onion,, Yellow, Mustard, (Organic, Grain, Vinegar,, Water,, Organic, Mustard, Seed,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Turmeric,, Organic, Paprika,, Organic, Spices),, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - 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?

Contains multiple industrially processed components and additives (high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, preservatives, colorants, powdered cellulose) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product composed of reconstituted ingredients, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Wow Bao Cheeseburger

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? The Wow Bao cheeseburger is a tasty treat with 210 calories per serving, which can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. Just remember, it's not a superfood — it’s more of a fun, indulgent snack or meal option when you're craving something comforting.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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