Luxury Hot Cross Buns vs Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Overall, Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Luxury Hot Cross Buns
Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Luxury Hot Cross Buns | Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 269 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Fat | 3 g | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 20.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 4.1 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Additives | 2 | 4 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Orange | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has 17% less fat (2.5 g vs 3 g).
- Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has 38% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 1.3 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 10% more protein (7.7 g vs 6.9 g).
- Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Luxury Hot Cross Buns lists: Orange.
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.
Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Orange Soaked Fruits (30%) [Sultanas, Raisins, Currants, Flame Raisin, Concentrated Orange Juice], Water, Mixed Peel [Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Butter (Milk), Honey (1.5%), Wheat Gluten, Demerara Sugar, Yeast, Mixed Spice, Salt, Buttermilk Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Potato Dextrin, Flavouring, Lemon Zest, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Luxury Hot Cross Buns or Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns?
Overall, Extra Fruity 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?
Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 254 kcal versus 269 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 20.4 g versus 20.6 g per 100 g.