Hot cross buns vs 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
Overall, Hot cross buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Hot cross buns | 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross B... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 233 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 10.7 g | 26.6 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 12 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hot cross buns has 12% fewer calories (233 kcal vs 264 kcal).
- Hot cross buns has 54% less fat (1.2 g vs 2.6 g).
- Hot cross buns has 70% less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 0.7 g).
- Hot cross buns has 60% less sugar (10.7 g vs 26.6 g).
- Hot cross buns has 86% less salt (0.1 g vs 0.5 g).
- Hot cross buns has 15% more fiber (4.7 g vs 4 g).
- Hot cross buns has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Hot cross buns lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns lists: Eggs, Milk.
Ingredients
Hot cross buns
Fortified wheat flour ( wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), Sultana, Water, Raisins, Yeast, Sugar, Mixed peel (Orange peel, Glucose-fructose syrup, Sucrose, Lemon peel, Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Preservative ( Sulphur dioxide)), Icing sugar, Rapeseed oil, Wheat gluten, Emulsifiers (Mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, Mono - and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, Sorbitan monostearate), Salt, Humectant (Glycerine), Dextrin, Palm oil, Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (Lactic acid, Citric acid), clove, preservative (Potassium sorbate), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic acid), Stabiliser (Guar gum). ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, Including cereals containing gluten, see Ingredients in bold. May contain other allergens. Prepared in an open kitchen so we cannot guarantee suitability for people with allergin
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)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Hot cross buns or 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns?
Overall, Hot cross buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. 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?
Hot cross buns has fewer calories: 233 kcal versus 264 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hot cross buns has less sugar: 10.7 g versus 26.6 g per 100 g.