Calories in
cinnamon buns, frosted
452 kcal per 100 g Cinnamon buns, frosted contains 452 calories per 100 grams, or about 294 calories per bun. Per 100 g it provides 4.5 g protein, 48.6 g carbohydrate and 26.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 43% carbohydrate, 4% protein, 53% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bun | 65.0 g | 294 | 2.9 g | 31.6 g | 17.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per bun
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per bun |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 452 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Total fat | 26.6 g | 17.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.7 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 31.6 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 25.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Sodium | 305.0 mg | 198.3 mg |
| Potassium | 102.0 mg | 66.3 mg |
| Calcium | 183.0 mg | 119.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Water | 19.0 g | 12.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167940). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How cinnamon buns, frosted compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, cinnamon buns, frosted ranks 16 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 34% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one bun (294 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 60 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in cinnamon buns, frosted?
Cinnamon buns, frosted contains 452 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 294 calories per bun. It also provides 4.5 g of protein, 48.6 g of carbohydrate and 26.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of cinnamon buns, frosted?
By calories, cinnamon buns, frosted is roughly 43% carbohydrate, 4% protein and 53% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a bun?
About 60 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the cinnamon buns, frosted I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns)". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.