M&S Fruit Granola Squares vs Hot Cross Buns
Overall, Hot Cross Buns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | M&S Fruit Granola Squares | Hot Cross Buns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 447 kcal | 251 kcal |
| Fat | 20.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 28.7 g | 17.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 7.7 g |
| Additives | 2 | 4 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hot Cross Buns has 44% fewer calories (251 kcal vs 447 kcal).
- Hot Cross Buns has 90% less fat (2.1 g vs 20.7 g).
- Hot Cross Buns has 93% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 9.5 g).
- Hot Cross Buns has 39% less sugar (17.5 g vs 28.7 g).
- M&S Fruit Granola Squares has no salt, while Hot Cross Buns has 0.5 g.
- Hot Cross Buns has 12% more fiber (4.2 g vs 3.7 g).
- Hot Cross Buns has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only M&S Fruit Granola Squares lists: Milk.
- Only Hot Cross Buns lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
M&S Fruit Granola Squares
Oats (30%) · Butter (Milk) · Sugar · Sultanas (8%) · Golden Syrup (Invert Sugar Syrup) · Cornflour · Sunflower Seeds (5%) · Pumpkin Seeds (5%) · Sweetened Dried Cranberries (4.5%) (Cranberries · Sugar) · Dried Skimmed Milk · Black Treacle · Raising Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate · Salt · Wheatflour.
Hot Cross Buns
Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Moistened Mixed Fruits (25%) [Sultanas, Raisins, Currants, Water], Water, Mixed Peel (2%) [Orange Peel, Lemon Peel], Invert Sugar Syrup, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Potato Dextrin, Wheat Protein, Palm Oil, Salt, Emulsifiers (Mono - and Di-Acetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Palm Fat, Flavouring, Rapeseed Oil, Vegetable Fibre, Soya Flour, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).
FAQ
Which is healthier: M&S Fruit Granola Squares or Hot Cross Buns?
Overall, 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?
Hot Cross Buns has fewer calories: 251 kcal versus 447 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hot Cross Buns has less sugar: 17.5 g versus 28.7 g per 100 g.