Luxury Hot Cross Buns vs 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Luxury Hot Cross Buns | 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross B... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 269 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Fat | 3 g | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 20.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 2 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Orange | Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns has 13% less fat (2.6 g vs 3 g).
- 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns has 46% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.3 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 23% less sugar (20.6 g vs 26.6 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 16% more protein (7.7 g vs 6.5 g).
- Only Luxury Hot Cross Buns lists: Orange.
- Only 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns lists: Eggs.
Ingredients
Luxury Hot Cross Buns
Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), 23% Orange Juice Soaked Fruits (Sultanas, Raisins, Currants, Orange Juice from Concentrate), Water, 7% Orange Soaked Flame Raisins (Flame Raisins, Orange Juice from Concentrate), Yeast, 2.5% Mixed Peel (Orange, Lemon Peel), Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Dextrin, Butter (Milk), Salt, Sugar and Cane Molasses, Honey, Natural Flavouring, Rapeseed Oil, Vegetable Fibre (Potato, Psylium), Palm Fat, 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: Luxury Hot Cross Buns or 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 264 kcal versus 269 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Luxury Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 20.6 g versus 26.6 g per 100 g.