Comparison

Hot Cross Buns vs 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun

Overall, Hot Cross Buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientHot Cross Buns4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross B...
Nutri-Score c d
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 271 kcal 257 kcal
Fat 3.2 g 1.9 g
Saturated fat 0.9 g 0.7 g
Sugars 20.4 g 32.6 g
Salt 0.4 g 0.6 g
Fiber 2.9 g 4.5 g
Protein 7.7 g 6.4 g
Additives36
AllergensGluten, SoybeansGluten, Milk, Sesame seeds

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun has 41% less fat (1.9 g vs 3.2 g).
  • Hot Cross Buns has 37% less sugar (20.4 g vs 32.6 g).
  • 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun has 35% more fiber (4.5 g vs 2.9 g).
  • Hot Cross Buns has 17% more protein (7.7 g vs 6.4 g).
  • Hot Cross Buns has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Only Hot Cross Buns lists: Soybeans.
  • Only 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun lists: Milk, Sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Hot Cross Buns

AND DELIC 6 Hot cross buns gredients Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), 26% Moistened Mixed Fruits (Sultanas, Currants, Water), Water, Sugar, Yeast, 2.5% Mixed Peel (Orange Peel, Lemon Peel), Vegetable Oil and Fat (Rapeseed Oil, Palm Fat, Palm Oil), Invert Sugar Syrup, Wheat Protein, Maize Starch, Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Salt, Mixed Spice (Cinnamon, Coriander, Clove, Nutmeg), Soya Flour, Flavouring, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid. Allergy Advice For allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Egg, Milk and other Cereals containing Gluten. LIDL Weluae

4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), SULTANAS (22%), Water, VOSTIZZA CURRANTS (10%), MIXED PEEL (2%) (Orange Peel; Lemon Peel), Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Gluten, Invert Sugar Syrup, Yeast, Malted Wheat Flour, Salt, Flavourings, Emulsifiers: Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids; Dextrin, Palm Fat, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain egg, other gluten sources, milk and sesame. DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegetarians. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this wrapper away from babies and small children, urs BEST BEFORE: See top of pack.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Hot Cross Buns or 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun?

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?

4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun has fewer calories: 257 kcal versus 271 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 20.4 g versus 32.6 g per 100 g.

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