4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns
4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns by Sainsbury's taste the difference provides 178 kcal per 100 g, with 16.4 g of sugars and 8.9 g of protein. That is 12% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Viennoiseries category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 65 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | 116 kcal | 369 −52% | |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 3.8 g | 5% | 17.5 −66% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 1.6 g | 8% | 9.1 −74% |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g | 28.6 g | 10% | 44.8 |
| Total sugars | 16.4 g | 10.7 g | 14.6 +12% | |
| Added sugars | 5 g | 3.3 g | 7% | 8.8 −43% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.6 g | 3 g | 11% | 2.8 +62% |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 5.8 g | 12% | 6.9 +28% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 0.9 −45% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 496 Viennoiseries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other viennoiseries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sultanas (8%) (Sultanas, Water), Sourdough (5%) (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water), Roasted Carrot (4%), Yeast, White Chocolate Chunks (3.5%) (Sugar, Whole Cows' Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins; Flavouring), Pumpkin Seeds (2.5%), Candied Mixed Peel (Orange Peel, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Preservative: Citric Acid), Cane Molasses, Invert Sugar, Cream Powder (Cows' Milk), Palm Oil, Lemon Zest, Mixed Spices, Wheat Gluten, Fermented Wheat Flour, Salt, Ginger Powder, Dextrin, Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Flavouring, Orange Oil, Colour: Lutein; Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Flour, Palm Stearin, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Wheat Starch.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 65 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063334035167
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns?
4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns contains 178 kcal per 100 g and about 116 kcal per serving (65 g).
How much sugar is in 4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns?
4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns has 16.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is 4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 11, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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