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Hamburger buns

365 Organic classic hamburger buns

16 oz/1 lb/454 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils
  • Certified organic
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 69

365 Organic classic hamburger buns scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Organic classic hamburger buns

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Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Wheat gluten
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [5][6][7][8]
  • Soy lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−26.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.1 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [9]
  • Energy 263 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 8.8 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−2

Bonuses

  • Certified organic
    Info Carries a certified-organic label. [10][11]
subtotal+5
TOTAL 69Good

100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00099482473976 · 2026-02-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy263 kcal
Fat3.5 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates45.6 g
Sugars3.5 g
Added sugars3.5 g
Fiber1.8 g
Protein8.8 g
Salt1.1 g

Serving: 1 portion (57 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ORGANIC VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, YEAST, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC WHEAT STARCH, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), ORGANIC DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, ASCORBIC ACID, MICROBIAL ENZYMES.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  6. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  8. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  10. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  11. 7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Feb 17, 2010 · Law

    “Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”

    ecfr.gov