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Bao Roundup

We analyzed 24 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Bao shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 24 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Bao you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

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Detailed Reviews

Calories
0
Sugar
0g
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Bing De Bao Soda

Ingredients: 2.5% Juice Net Weight: 9.8 fl.oz (280ml) Ingredients: Water, Fructose Syrup, White Sugar, Concentrated Peach Syrup, Salt, Food Additives (Carbon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate (To prevent corrpution), Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame,Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium hexametaphosphate, Disodium Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, Sucralose, Carmine 0%Pigment), Edible Essence. Show on package (MM/DD/YYYY)

The Good

  • โ— Sugar Free

The Bad

  • โ— Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
464
Protein
14g
Great Value

Blend of dried cranberries, pumpkin seed kernels, almonds, fruity baobites and cashews trail mix

Ingredients: Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), pumpkin seed kernels, almonds (almonds, canola and/or peanut and/or cottonseed oil, sea salt), fruity baobites (concentrated apple puree, strawberry juice concentrate, baobab fruit pulp powder, contains 2% or less of: pectin, natural flavor, beet extract [color], sodium ascorbate [vitamin c], sunflower oil), cashews (cashews, canola and/or peanut and/or cottonseed oil, sea salt).

The Good

  • โ— Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • โ— Contains Peanut
  • โ— High Sugar Content
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Calories
268
Sugar
7g
Panaderia Pan Del Cielo

Pan Sobao

Ingredients: Sugar, margarine, salt, yeast, water, flour

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Sugar
7g
Trader Joe's

Mini Shrimp Bao with Sauce

Ingredients: Bao Bun (Wheat Flour, Water, Cornstarch, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Leavening Agents [Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Salt, Tapioca Starch), Shrimp Filling (Shrimp, Cornstarch, Spring Onion, Lemongrass, Shallot, Water, Garlic, Sugar, Red Chili Pepper, Salt, Paprika, Black Pepper, Leavening Agent [Sodium Bicarbonate], Citric Acid [Acidulant], Sodium Citrate), Lemongrass Lime Chili Sauce (Water, Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemongrass, Lime Juice, Garlic, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Red Chili Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Chili Powder).

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
236
Sugar
15g
Okami

Bao

Ingredients: wrapper [unbleached enriched wheat flour (malted barley flaur, niacin, iran, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, falic acid], water, sugar, shortening (palm}, baking pawder (baking sada, com starch, sodium aluminum sulfate, calcium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), yeast], filling [pork, water, sugar, wheat starch, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), oyster flavared sauce (water, sugar, salt, oyster extractives (oyster, water, salt), modified corn starch, caramel color), unbleached enriched wheat flour (malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), spices, sesame seed paste, caramel color, garlic, paprika powder, turmeric powder]), contains: shellfish [oyster), wheat, soy, d products, inc,

The Good

  • โ— Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • โ— Contains Fish
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Calories
304
Protein
11g
Cidrines

Pan Sobao Sweet Bread

Ingredients: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, (BLEACHED FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CALCIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, ENZYMES, WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, DATEM, L-CYSTEINE, ASCORBIC A

The Good

  • โ— Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
1g
Twin Marquis

Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings

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The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Low Sugar
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
211
Protein
11g
Laoban

Chinese Style Bbq Pork Bao Buns

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
292
Sugar
33g
TIIGA

Baobab super fruit drink mix

Ingredients: Organic Baobab Fruit, Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, D-Ribose Powder, Potassium Chloride, Stevia Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Citrate.

The Good

  • โ— Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • โ— High Sugar Content
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Wazoogles

Superfood Protein Smoothie Blend Unicorn Berry Baobab & Beetroot

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The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Sugar Free
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
KAPOW appetizers

Bao Buns / pains bao

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Sugar Free
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
109
Sugar
2g
Rollinโ€™ Sushi

Chicken Katsu Bao Box

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Low Sugar
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
215
Sugar
5g
Layonna's

Vegan BBQ 'Pork' Bao Buns

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The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Low Sugar
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
224
Sugar
8g
Okami

Mongolian Beef Bao Bites

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
268
Sugar
10g
WOW BAO

Szechwan-Style Spicy Pork Bao

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
263
Sugar
9g
Borinquen Bakery

Pan Sabao Sweet Bread

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
301
Sugar
11g
United Food Co.

Steamed Bao Buns

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
282
Sugar
14g
WOW BAO

CHINESE-STYLE BBQ PORK BAO

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
296
Sugar
10g
Wow Bao

Cheeseburger Bao

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The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
296
Sugar
10g
Wow Bao

Cheeseburger Bao

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The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
160
Sugar
4g
Imperial Palace

Xiao Long Bao (Tomato Flavor)

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Low Sugar
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
254
Sugar
14g
Wow Bao

Teriyaki Chicken Bao

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Calories
300
Sugar
65g
Baobest

Baobab & Raspberry Superfruit Bites

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— High Sugar Content
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Calories
211
Protein
11g
LaoGan

Chinese Style BBQ Pork Bao Buns

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • โ— Excellent Health Score
  • โ— Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • โ— Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Bao category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 24 products in the Bao category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Bao?+
We rank Bao based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Bao here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.