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Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns by Asda provides 288 kcal per 100 g, with 12 g of sugars and 7.4 g of protein. That is 36% 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 Hot cross buns category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | 263 +9% |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 3.8 +46% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 1.3 +109% |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 49.5 |
| Total sugars | 12 g | 18.9 −36% |
| Added sugars | 5.8 g | 4 +46% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.4 g | 3.6 −6% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 6.8 +9% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 −9% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 24 Hot cross buns products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other hot cross buns
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Water, Belgian White Chocolate Chunks (7%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Lactose (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Candied Lemon Peel (3%) [Lemon Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sucrose, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Palm Oil, Lemon Zest (2%), Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Potato Dextrin, Fermented Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Sicilian Lemon Flavouring, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063089338445
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns?
Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns contains 288 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns?
Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns has 12 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lemon and White Chocolate 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 Lemon and White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lemon and White Chocolate 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 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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