Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced vs 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
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 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spice... | 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross B... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 257 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 23.3 g | 26.6 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 6 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has 12% less sugar (23.3 g vs 26.6 g).
- 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns has 11% more fiber (4 g vs 3.6 g).
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns lists: Eggs, Milk.
Ingredients
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
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 Lightly Spiced or 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns?
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 264 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has less sugar: 23.3 g versus 26.6 g per 100 g.