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Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns
Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns by Waitrose provides 270 kcal per 100 g, with 19 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Hot cross buns category and comes in a 4 pack. Contains: apple, gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (70 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | 189 kcal | 263 | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 1.7 g | 2% | 3.8 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 1.3 −70% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.2 g | 37.2 g | 14% | 49.5 +7% |
| Total sugars | 19 g | 13.3 g | 18.9 | |
| Added sugars | 8.1 g | 5.7 g | 11% | 4 +102% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 2.7 g | 10% | 3.6 +8% |
| Protein | 7 g | 4.9 g | 10% | 6.8 |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 −12% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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
Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), soaked sultanas (19%) (sultanas, water), water, candied apple (9%) (apple, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, acidity regulator (citric acid)), spiced Bramley apple compote (5%) (Bramley apple, water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, pimento, black pepper), yeast, invert sugar syrup, rapeseed oil, sugar, wheat gluten, salt, emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), potato starch, flavourings, mixed spices, ground cinnamon, palm fat (certified sustainable), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) ALLERGY ADVICE:
- Allergens
- AppleGluten
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 4
- Serving size
- 1 portion (70 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169640401
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns?
Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns contains 270 kcal per 100 g and about 189 kcal per serving (1 portion (70 g)).
How much sugar is in Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns?
Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns has 19 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Spices Apple 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.
What allergens does Spices Apple Hot Cross Buns contain?
According to the label data it contains: Apple, Gluten. 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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