Hot cross bun rusk
High GI
GL 67.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 56 per 100 g
- Contains some dietary fiber
- High added sugar content
Hot cross bun rusk has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 67.2.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 42 per 100 g Almond biscotti offers a lower glycemic impact (GI 65 vs 75) and a significantly reduced glycemic load (GL 42 vs 56) while remaining a similar sweet, crunchy snack.
Almond biscotti - GL 2.7 per 100 g Flaxseed crackers provide a much more stable blood sugar response with a very low GI of 10 and GL of 2, making them a superior choice for managing insulin levels.
Flaxseed crackers
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Hot cross bun rusk is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 22 g |
| Natural | 7 g |
| Added | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated | 2.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some dietary fiber
- Provides quick energy
- High added sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- High glycemic load
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Hot cross bun rusk
Allergens
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Hot cross bun rusk?
Hot cross bun rusk has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 67.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 56.
Is Hot cross bun rusk good for people with insulin resistance?
Hot cross bun rusk has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond biscotti.
How does Hot cross bun rusk affect blood sugar?
Hot cross bun rusk has a glycemic load of 56 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Hot cross bun rusk in the Logi app, with your portion.
