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Is Udi's Gluten Free Classic Hamburger Buns healthy?

Classic Hamburger Buns

Bakery & Bread · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

48/100

Food Integrity Score

62/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Udi's Gluten Free classic hamburger buns is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 48 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100. Refined gluten-free starch bun with added sugars, canola oil, and gums; low fiber and protein for its calories. Strengths include relatively low saturated fat (0g per serving) and some fiber from brown rice flour and resistant starch, while main considerations include refined tapioca and starch base with little whole-grain content, multiple added sugars and syrups in the ingredient list, and canola oil and gum blend add processing load.

Longevity Score 48/100Food Integrity Score 62/100

What helped the score?

  • Relatively low saturated fat (0g per serving)
  • Some fiber from brown rice flour and resistant starch

What held the score back?

  • Refined tapioca and starch base with little whole-grain content
  • Multiple added sugars and syrups in the ingredient list
  • Canola oil and gum blend add processing load

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR (RICE FLOUR, RICE BRAN WITH GERM), CANOLA OIL, INVERT CANE SYRUP, RESISTANT CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: TAPIOCA SYRUP, DRIED EGG WHITES, YEAST, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, POTATO FLOUR, SUGAR, SUGARCANE FIBER, SALT, GUM BLEND (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), CULTURED CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID (MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 74 g (1 bun)

  • Calories22011% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs39g14% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat6g8% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Udi's Gluten Free Classic Hamburger Buns
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00698997809135
Serving size
74 g (1 bun)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (37g)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (3g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (Invert cane syrup, Tapioca syrup)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (39g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Mixed

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Udi's Gluten Free Classic Hamburger Buns highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Udi's Gluten Free Classic Hamburger Buns shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Udi's Gluten Free Classic Hamburger Buns: 4g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Invert cane syrup, Tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Relatively low saturated fat (0g per serving); Some fiber from brown rice flour and resistant starch.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined tapioca and starch base with little whole-grain content; Multiple added sugars and syrups in the ingredient list; Canola oil and gum blend add processing load.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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