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Honey Bun

Honey Bun nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScorePoor
30/100
Calories
400
Sugar
26g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Corn Syrup

A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues.

Tree Nuts

One of the Top 9 Major Allergens (includes Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews). Cross-contamination is common in processing facilities.

Moderate Caution

Artificial Flavor

A mixture of chemicals synthesized in a lab to mimic natural tastes. Manufacturers are not required to disclose the specific ingredients used in these proprietary blends.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

Full Ingredients List:

RO Sodium 230 0 Vitamin D 0% 10% cium, 6% Iron 2% N INGREDIENTS ENRICHED OUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN REDRON, THIAMIN MONO TRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE OILS (CALM, SOYB HIGH FRUCT SE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, DEXTROSE, SOY FLOU MONO - AND DOLYCERIDES, WHEY, SALT, HONEY, CORN FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, AGAR, LEAVENING (SOD ACID PYROP OSPHATE, BAKING SODA), PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZO TE, METHYL AND PROPYL PARABENS), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ATEM, CINNAMON, WHEAT STARC WHEAT GLUTEN, SPICES, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR CALCIUM SULFATE, CORNS AR CALCIUM CARBONATE, XANTHAN GUM ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, COLOR FURMERIC, ANNATTON CYSTEINE, EGGS. CONTAINS EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT. MANUFACTURED ON SHARED EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN TREE NUTS. CONTAINS A BIOENGINEERED FOOD REDIENT MFG. BY: CAROLINA FOODS, INC., CHARLOTTE, NC 28203 CONN LICENSE #03875 88 REDMI NOTE 9 PRO MAX AI QUAD CAMERA

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (18.8g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in high quantity (7.06g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (25.9g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.676g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Honey Bun truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 30/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Corn Syrup. A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 26g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 7 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Honey Bun achieves a CakeID Score of 30/100.

Treat Only: Due to the low score, we recommend enjoying this only as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honey Bun healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 30/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Honey Bun Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Corn Syrup, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g24%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 52g19%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* 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.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 400 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Cycle
100
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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~6 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.