Mini Buns

Processing Score

9.8Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and enriched flour or grain. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

072869711151

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size144 g

Amount per serving

Calories

270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 35mg

12%

Sodium 680mg

30%

Total Carbohydrate 28g

10%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 12g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 2.7mg

15%

* 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

13 listed · 5 flagged for review

FILLING: GROUND PORK, WATER, GELATIN SOLUTION (WATER, GELATIN), LESS THAN 2% OF GINGER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE: LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% AS A PRESERVATIVE), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, COOKING WINE (WINE, SALT, SULFITES), SALT, SESAME OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WHITE PEPPER. WRAPPER: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIAICIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), LESS THAN 2% OF BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHEPHATE, BICARBONATE SODA, CORN STRACH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE).

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mini Buns scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Processed Meats (Gelatin Solution (Water, Gelatin)): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Mini Buns' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Cooking Wine (Wine, Salt, Sulfites).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sesame Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophephate, Bicarbonate Soda, Corn Strach, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

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