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4 Hot cross buns
4 Hot cross buns by Waitrose provides 263 kcal per 100 g, with 21.1 g of sugars and 6.9 g of protein. That is 321% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Bread rolls category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 62g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | 163 kcal | 269 | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 2% | 4.6 −54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 1.1 −45% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.9 g | 32.8 g | 12% | 46.1 +15% |
| Total sugars | 21.1 g | 13.1 g | 5 +321% | |
| Added sugars | 7.5 g | 4.7 g | 9% | 2.1 +261% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1.6 g | 6% | 4.4 −41% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 4.3 g | 9% | 9.2 −25% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 1.2 −46% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 845 Bread rolls products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other bread rolls
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortifled wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), moistened sultanas (19%) (sultanas, water), water, currants (5%) (currants, sunflovwer oil), yeast, sugar, orange peel, wheat dextrose, rapeseed oil, glucose-fructose syrup, salt, emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty aciUs, mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglyceridas of fCHtY acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, calcium stearoy-2-ldcvlaie.potato starch, flavourings, lemon peel, sunflower oil, flour treatment agent (ascorbicacid), palm fat, maize starch, preservative (potassium sorbate), acidity regulator (citric acid)
- Allergens
- Gluten
- May contain traces
- Nuts
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 62g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169322444
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 4 Hot cross buns?
4 Hot cross buns contains 263 kcal per 100 g and about 163 kcal per serving (62g).
How much sugar is in 4 Hot cross buns?
4 Hot cross buns has 21.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 4 Hot cross buns healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Hot cross buns vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does 4 Hot cross buns contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. It may also contain traces of nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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