Luxury Hot Cross Buns vs 6 Hot Cross Buns
Overall, 6 Hot Cross Buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Luxury Hot Cross Buns | 6 Hot Cross Buns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 269 kcal | 211 kcal |
| Fat | 3 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 20.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 6 g |
| Additives | 2 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Orange | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- 6 Hot Cross Buns has 22% fewer calories (211 kcal vs 269 kcal).
- 6 Hot Cross Buns has 19% less fat (2.4 g vs 3 g).
- 6 Hot Cross Buns has 48% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.3 g).
- 6 Hot Cross Buns has 24% less sugar (15.6 g vs 20.6 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 71% less salt (0.5 g vs 1.5 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 40% more fiber (3.7 g vs 2.2 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 22% more protein (7.7 g vs 6 g).
- Only Luxury Hot Cross Buns lists: Orange.
- Only 6 Hot Cross Buns lists: Soybeans.
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.
6 Hot Cross Buns
Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron. Niacin (Pz Thiamin (B1)], Orange Soaked Sultanas (15%) [Sultanas, Orange Juice from concentrate], Water, Moistened Currants (5%) [Currants, Water Sugar, Vegetable Oils and Fat [Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Fat], Yeast, Mixed Peel (3%) [Orange Peel, Lemon Peel], Invert Sugar Syrup, Wheat Protein, Moistened Sultanas (2%) [Sultanas, Water], Maize Starch. Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Salt, Mixed Spices, Soya Flour, Flavouring, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid). Allergy Advice! for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Not suitable for egg, milk, rye, barley or spelt allergy sufferers. Ty
FAQ
Which is healthier: Luxury Hot Cross Buns or 6 Hot Cross Buns?
Overall, 6 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?
6 Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 211 kcal versus 269 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
6 Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 15.6 g versus 20.6 g per 100 g.