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Hot cross buns
Hot cross buns by Sainsbury's provides 285 kcal per 100 g, with 17.2 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 65% 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 Vienna bread category. Contains: gluten, orange, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 326 −13% |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 9.5 −43% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 3.6 −42% |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 49 |
| Total sugars | 17.2 g | 10.4 +65% |
| Added sugars | 4 g | 6.9 −42% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 9.2 −27% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 1.1 −60% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 142 Vienna bread products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other vienna bread
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), Moistened Mixed Fruit (29%) (Sultañas, Raisins, Water), Water, Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Orange and Lemon Peel (2%), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Wheat Gluten, Maize Starch, Emulsifiers: Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids: Palm Oil, Salt, Ground Mixed Spice (Cinnamon, Coriander, Clove, Nutmeg), Flavouring, Soya Flour, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid.
- Allergens
- GlutenOrangeSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable Palm Oil
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01381184
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hot cross buns?
Hot cross buns contains 285 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Hot cross buns?
Hot cross buns has 17.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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.
What allergens does Hot cross buns contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Orange, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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