Blood Sugar Impact of Hot Cross Buns
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 68.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g |
| Fat | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Hot cross buns contains 58.8g of carbs, 23.5g of sugar, and 2.9g of fiber per 68.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.
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Serving size 68.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
ENRICHED 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, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, YEAST, WATER, LEMON PEEL, CHERRIES, INVERT SUGAR, PINEAPPLE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, 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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ENRICHED 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, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, YEAST, WATER, LEMON PEEL, CHERRIES, INVERT SUGAR, PINEAPPLE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Hot Cross Buns is a food product in the croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 74.4.
Hot Cross Buns has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 74.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Hot Cross Buns contains 58.8g carbs, 23.5g sugars, 2.9g fiber, and 5.9g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Hot Cross Buns into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Hot Cross Buns compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category for alternatives.