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4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns
4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns by Sainsbury's taste the difference provides 328 kcal per 100 g, with 14.3 g of sugars and 7.7 g of protein. That is 55% less 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 Cakes category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (65 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 328 kcal | 213 kcal | 389 −16% | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 3.9 g | 5% | 18.2 −67% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1.3 g | 7% | 7.4 −73% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.1 g | 34.5 g | 13% | 51.9 |
| Total sugars | 14.3 g | 9.3 g | 31.8 −55% | |
| Added sugars | 14.2 g | 9.2 g | 18% | 24.3 −42% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.4 g | 2.2 g | 8% | 1.8 +88% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 5 g | 10% | 4.7 +62% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +22% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9252 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortified British Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Dark Chocolate Chunks (8%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Flavouring), Salted Caramel Pieces (7%) (Fondant (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water), Sugar, Sweetened Condensed Cows' Milk, Stabilisers: Sodium Alginate, Pectin; Glucose Syrup, Coconut Oil, Salt), Caramel Fudge Pieces (5%) (Sugar, Stabilisers: Pectin, Sodium Alginate; Sweetened Condensed Cows' Milk, Glucose Syrup, Fondant (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water), Coconut Oil, Cornflour, Flavouring), Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rye Flour, Brown Sugar, Salt, Flavouring, Potato Starch, Palm Fat, Colour: Lutein; Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Palm Stearin.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 serving (65 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00381161
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns?
4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns contains 328 kcal per 100 g and about 213 kcal per serving (1 serving (65 g)).
How much sugar is in 4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns?
4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns has 14.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel 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 Chocolate & Salted Caramel Hot Cross Buns vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 4 Chocolate & Salted Caramel 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 March 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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