Honey bun by Hostess

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Honey bun

by Hostess in Extruded cereals Barcode 0884912307675
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Honey bun by Hostess provides 393 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 131% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
7.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
50 g · High
Salt
1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 393 kcal 110 kcal 385
Total fat 7.1 g 2 g 3% 5 +44%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 85.7 g 24 g 9% 74.6 +15%
Total sugars 50 g 14 g 21.7 +131%
Added sugars 53 g 14.8 g 30% 16.5 +221%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 7.4 −100%
Protein 3.6 g 1 g 2% 8.8 −60%
Salt 1 g 0.3 g 0.7 +38%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other extruded cereals

Calories higher 29%
Sugars higher 1%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 98%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, corn flour, whole grain oat flour, canola oil, salt, calcium carbonate, natural and artificial flavor, honey, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 4

Moderate overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (28 g)
Labels & certifications
KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
Sold in
Spain, United States
Barcode
0884912307675

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Honey bun?

Honey bun contains 393 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Honey bun?

Honey bun has 50 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Honey bun healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Honey bun vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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