Luxury Hot Cross Buns vs Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced
Overall, Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Luxury Hot Cross Buns | Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spice... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 269 kcal | 257 kcal |
| Fat | 3 g | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 20.6 g | 23.3 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Additives | 2 | 6 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Orange | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has 14% less fat (2.6 g vs 3 g).
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has 67% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 1.3 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 12% less sugar (20.6 g vs 23.3 g).
- Luxury Hot Cross Buns has 15% more protein (7.7 g vs 6.6 g).
- Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Luxury Hot Cross Buns lists: Milk, 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.
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
FAQ
Which is healthier: Luxury Hot Cross Buns or Hot Cross Buns Lightly Spiced?
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 269 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Luxury Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 20.6 g versus 23.3 g per 100 g.