Hot Cross Buns vs Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Overall, Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Hot Cross Buns | Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 271 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 20.4 g | 20.4 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 4.1 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Additives | 3 | 4 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has 22% less fat (2.5 g vs 3.2 g).
- Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has 29% more fiber (4.1 g vs 2.9 g).
- Hot Cross Buns has 10% more protein (7.7 g vs 6.9 g).
- Only Hot Cross Buns lists: Soybeans.
- Only Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns lists: Milk.
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
Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Orange Soaked Fruits (30%) [Sultanas, Raisins, Currants, Flame Raisin, Concentrated Orange Juice], Water, Mixed Peel [Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Butter (Milk), Honey (1.5%), Wheat Gluten, Demerara Sugar, Yeast, Mixed Spice, Salt, Buttermilk Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Potato Dextrin, Flavouring, Lemon Zest, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Hot Cross Buns or Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns?
Overall, Extra Fruity 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?
Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 254 kcal versus 271 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 20.4 g versus 20.4 g per 100 g.