Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross
Processing Score
21.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072030001982
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 22g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 150mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
42 listed · 17 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR, WATER, RAISINS, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), FRUIT PEELS (ORANGE, LEMON, CITRON), CORN SYRUP, EGGS, YEAST, DEXTROSE, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR PALM), WHEY, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY FLOUR, APRICOT PUREE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CORN FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, AGAR, CITRIC ACID, SPICE & COLORING, CARRAGEENAN GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, PECTIN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MALIC ACID, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, SODIUM CITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RED 40, BETA CAROTENE, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Yellow 5, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sorbitan Monostearate.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Agar, Carrageenan Gum, Pectin.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil), Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Palm).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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