Hamburger buns
Canyon Bakehouse Burger Buns
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Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 47
Canyon Bakehouse Burger Buns scores 47 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Sugars 5.9 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better buns and rolls
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Cristal Burger Bun Cristal Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 88 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Burger Buns Silver Hills · 13.7 oz/390 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Low carb burger bun Sami · 18 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Organic 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Burger Buns Dave's Killer Bread · 32.4 oz/919 g Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 77 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls Aldi · 18 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 88 out of 100 , 41 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Burger Buns
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate minus 1.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 235 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 53 = 47
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 235 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.9 g |
| Sugars | 5.9 g |
| Added sugars | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 bun (85 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- BROWN RICE FLOUR
- TAPIOCA FLOUR
- POTATO STARCH
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL
- EGG WHITES
- XANTHAN GUM
- YEAST
- CULTURED BROWN RICE FLOUR
- SEA SALT
- EGGS
- BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, POTATO FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE)
- ENZYMES
Label text, as published
WATER, BROWN RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, CANE SUGAR, NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EGG WHITES, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST, CULTURED BROWN RICE FLOUR, SEA SALT, EGGS, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, POTATO FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ENZYMES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More hamburger buns on GoodSwap
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Organic Burger Buns Dave's Killer Bread · 499 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 55 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Burger Buns Dave's Killer Bread Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 59 out of 100 Okay -
Sesame Hamburger Buns Pepperidge Farm · 15 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsContains seed oils Score 43 out of 100 Okay -
Sweet Hawaiian Hamburger Buns Pepperidge Farm · 14.5 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 27 out of 100 Poor -
Brioche Hamburger Buns Taste Of Inspirations · 10.58 oz/300 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsContains seed oils Score 23 out of 100 Poor -
Brioche Buns Sara Lee Artesano · 465 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsContains seed oils Score 15 out of 100 Bad
More from Canyon Bakehouse
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Ancient Grain Bread Canyon Bakehouse · 15 oz Score 33 out of 100 Poor -
100% Whole Grain Bread Country White Canyon Bakehouse · 15 oz Score 50 out of 100 Okay -
Heritage Style Honey White Bread Canyon Bakehouse · 24 oz Score 31 out of 100 Poor -
Whole Grain Heritage Style Bread Canyon Bakehouse · 24 oz Score 25 out of 100 Poor
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“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
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org