Luxury Hot Cross Buns vs Ready Rolled Puff Pastry
Overall, Luxury Hot Cross Buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Luxury Hot Cross Buns
Ready Rolled Puff Pastry
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Luxury Hot Cross Buns | Ready Rolled Puff Pastry |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 292 kcal | 441 kcal |
| Fat | 4.6 g | 24.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 12.8 g |
| Sugars | 24.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 6.6 g |
| Additives | 4 | 1 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 34% fewer calories (292 kcal vs 441 kcal).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 81% less fat (4.6 g vs 24.3 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 88% less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 12.8 g).
- Ready Rolled Puff Pastry has 92% less sugar (1.9 g vs 24.7 g).
- Ready Rolled Puff Pastry is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Luxury Hot Cross Buns lists: Eggs, Milk.
Ingredients
Luxury Hot Cross Buns
Wheatflour contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Moistened Dried Vine Fruits (33%) (Sultanas, Vostizza Currants, Water), Water, Sugar, Pasteurised Egg (2.5%), Mixed Peel (Orange Peel - Lemon Peel) (2%). Unsalted Butter (Milk) (2%), Rapeseed Oil, Dried Wheat Gluten. Invert Sugar Syrup. Malted Wheat (contains Gluten) Yeast Salt Emulsifier: E471, E472e, E470a. Dextrin, Ground Sweet Cinnamon (Cassia) Palm Fat Flavouring. Ground Coriander Seeds Wheat Starch (contains Gluten).
Ready Rolled Puff Pastry
Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Margarine [Palm Oil, Water, Salt], Water, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Salt.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Luxury Hot Cross Buns or Ready Rolled Puff Pastry?
Overall, Luxury 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?
Luxury Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 292 kcal versus 441 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Ready Rolled Puff Pastry has less sugar: 1.9 g versus 24.7 g per 100 g.