Hot Cross Buns
Processing Score
22.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 6 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
078742056289
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size68 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 45mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 40g
15%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
39 listed · 15 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MILK WITH VITAMIN D, RAISINS, SUGAR, ORANGE PEEL, EGGS, BUTTER WITH NATURAL FLAVOR (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, YEAST, WATER, LEMON PEEL, CHERRIES, INVERT SUGAR, PINEAPPLE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, POTATO STARCH, ALLSPICE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, POTASSIUM SORBATE PRESERVATIVE, SODIUM BENZOATE PRESERVATIVE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, YELLOW 5 TURMERIC OLEORESIN COLOR, SULFUR DIOXIDE PRESERVATIVE, RED 40, BLUE 1, CORN STARCH, AGAR-AGAR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, PROPYL GALLATE PRESERVATIVE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hot Cross Buns scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Each Of The Following: Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate Preservative, Sodium Benzoate Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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' 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: Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono- And Diglycerides.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Agar-Agar, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, and 2 more.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Milk With Vitamin D.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid Preservative.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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