A plain currant bun can be an easy-to-carry snack after exercise if you’re eating a meal later. If you’re mainly planning your protein intake, consider the bun alongside everything else you eat that day. Looking specifically for a dark cocoa flavour? Check the ingredients and any stated cocoa percentage: the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described here are white-wheat versions, and the ingredient lists shown don’t mention cocoa.
You want something you can take with you after training, and you’ll have a proper meal later. A currant bun can work as a snack in the meantime; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercise.
You want to know how much protein the bun contributes to what you eat in a day. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars; the amount of protein needed can vary with intensive training.
You’re not just looking for a bun that appears dark; you want to know whether it contains cocoa. Check the ingredients and, if the amount matters, look for a stated cocoa percentage.
Decide what matters most to you after exercise: a snack that’s easy to take with you, its protein content or confirmed cocoa. Then compare the nutritional information per bun, not just per 100 g.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking something with you after training | Check the portion size and carbohydrates per bun. Jumbo lists 35,2 g of carbohydrates per 65 g bun. | If I’m not eating until later, I want something I can take with me after training. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having a snack readily available. |
| Protein content | Compare the protein in the portion you eat and consider what else you eat that day. Jumbo lists 4,9 g of protein per 65 g bun. | I want to know how my snack contributes to my total protein intake. Around 42% of consumers prioritise planning their protein intake. |
| Cocoa in the ingredients | Look for cocoa or cocoa mass on the label, and check for a stated percentage if the amount matters. | A dark flavour is only a reason for me to choose this version if the cocoa content is confirmed. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
Jumbo and PLUS describe the currant buns mentioned here as white-wheat versions; their ingredient lists don’t include cocoa. So a bun’s appearance doesn’t tell you whether it contains cocoa.
Check the current ingredient list. If a high cocoa content is essential, also look for a clear, verifiable statement of the amount.
A currant bun can be a snack, but on its own it tells you little about what you eat for the rest of the day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercise.
Factor that meal into your plans when choosing what to eat after training, and consider any extra protein in the context of your overall diet.
The amount you eat may be different. For example, Jumbo lists 35,2 g of carbohydrates, 15,6 g of sugars and 0,66 g of salt per 65 g bun.
Compare the nutritional information both per 100 g and per portion, and take into account how many buns you eat.
The Jumbo and PLUS versions mentioned here list milk products and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients. Ingredients and allergens matter if you need to avoid a product for these reasons.
When you buy the product, check the packaging for the ingredients and allergens that are relevant to you.
Jumbo sells Raisin Currant Buns in a pack of six.
PLUS describes a longer-lasting version in a pack of eight currant buns.
Albert Heijn’s range includes raisin and currant buns in various sizes.
Lidl describes freshly baked currant buns in a pack of six.
No. Think of a currant bun on its own as a snack, not a complete meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercise; if you eat a bun first, factor that meal into your plans.
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars. If you’re deciding what role the bun and any other sources of protein play for you, look at everything you eat overall.
It varies by product and portion. Jumbo lists 4,9 g of protein per 65 g Raisin Currant Bun; PLUS lists 7,9 g per 100 g for its longer-lasting version. Compare the nutritional information with the amount you actually eat.
No. Check the current label for each product. The Jumbo version mentioned lists milk protein and wheat, among other ingredients; PLUS lists whey powder, milk proteins, wheat and rye, among others.
