4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns vs 6 Hot Cross Buns
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross B... | 6 Hot Cross Buns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 264 kcal | 211 kcal |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 26.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 6 g |
| Additives | 2 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- 6 Hot Cross Buns has 20% fewer calories (211 kcal vs 264 kcal).
- 6 Hot Cross Buns has 42% less sugar (15.6 g vs 26.6 g).
- 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns has 68% less salt (0.5 g vs 1.5 g).
- 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns has 44% more fiber (4 g vs 2.2 g).
- Only 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns lists: Eggs.
- Only 6 Hot Cross Buns lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), soaked sultanas (19%) (sultanas, water), water, soaked raisins (7%) (raisins, water), yeast, currants (4%), Chilean flame raisins (3%) (Chilean flame raisins, water), pasteurised free range egg, mixed peel (orange peel, lemon peel), unsalted butter (milk), sugar, invert sugar syrup, wheat gluten, salt, potato starch, emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), mixed spices, rapeseed oil, palm fat (certified sustainable), flavouring, flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid)
6 Hot Cross Buns
Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron. Niacin (Pz Thiamin (B1)], Orange Soaked Sultanas (15%) [Sultanas, Orange Juice from concentrate], Water, Moistened Currants (5%) [Currants, Water Sugar, Vegetable Oils and Fat [Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Fat], Yeast, Mixed Peel (3%) [Orange Peel, Lemon Peel], Invert Sugar Syrup, Wheat Protein, Moistened Sultanas (2%) [Sultanas, Water], Maize Starch. Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Salt, Mixed Spices, Soya Flour, Flavouring, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid). Allergy Advice! for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Not suitable for egg, milk, rye, barley or spelt allergy sufferers. Ty
FAQ
Which is healthier: 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns or 6 Hot Cross Buns?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
6 Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 211 kcal versus 264 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
6 Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 15.6 g versus 26.6 g per 100 g.