Hot Cross Buns vs Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced
Overall, Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Hot Cross Buns | Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spice... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 271 kcal | 257 kcal |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 20.4 g | 23.3 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Additives | 3 | 6 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has 20% less fat (2.6 g vs 3.2 g).
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has 52% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 0.9 g).
- Hot Cross Buns has 12% less sugar (20.4 g vs 23.3 g).
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has 19% more fiber (3.6 g vs 2.9 g).
- Hot Cross Buns has 15% more protein (7.7 g vs 6.6 g).
- Only Hot Cross Buns lists: Soybeans.
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
Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced
Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), DRIED FRUIT (25%) (Raisins, Sultanas, Water, Currants, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate), Water, Sugar, CANDIED MIXED PEEL (2.5%) (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Rapeseed Oil, Yeast, Potato Dextrin, Salt, Coconut Oil, Emulsifiers: Monoglycerides and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Mixed Spices, Flavouring, Glucose Syrup, _Wheat_ Gluten, Modified Maize Starch, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid
FAQ
Which is healthier: Hot Cross Buns or Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced?
Overall, Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced 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 Lightly Spiced 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 23.3 g per 100 g.