Calories in Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (71.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 249.9
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol 9.9 mg
  • Sodium 190.3 mg
  • Potassium 149.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 43.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 22.0 g
  • Protein 4.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 44.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.7 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 249.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (71.0g)), Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 43.0g per serving (66.2% of calories), of which 22.0g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Wheat 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 (preservative), Phosphoric Acid, Agar, Citric Acid, Spice & Coloring, Carrageenan Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Artificial Color, Pectin, Sorbitan Monostearate, Malic Acid, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Sodium Citrate, Vitamin a Palmitate, Red 40, Beta Carotene (color), Annatto and Turmeric (colors).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate

Artificial Colours: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Artificial Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Agar, Pectin

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Carbonate, Beta Carotene

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories249.9 kcal12.5%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat3.5 g18%
Cholesterol9.9 mg3%
Sodium190.3 mg8%
Total Carbohydrate43.0 g16%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein4.0 g8%
Calcium44.7 mg3%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Potassium149.8 mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 66.2% of the calories.

Fat 27.7%
Carbs 66.2%
Fat 27.7% Carbs 66.2% Protein 6.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 249.9 calories in Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 43.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 27.3 min
HIIT 23.2 min
Running: 11 minutes per mile 20.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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