Who is this choice relevant to?

People looking for a quick solo lunch

You want to take one currant bun with you or eat something quickly. Check the portion size and how many buns are in the pack so you can decide how much to have for lunch and how to store the rest.

Shoppers keeping an eye on fibre

You want to know whether a currant bun suits your lunch. Check the fibre per bun and see whether the grain product is labelled as wholemeal; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the brown colour of bread alone is not enough to tell.

Shoppers checking labels and allergens

You need to check ingredients such as wheat or milk. The product information for Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists these ingredients in the currant buns described here; always check the label on the pack you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a lunch on your own, first choose the type of grain and portion size you want. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the bun you plan to eat.

What to consider What should you check? Who does this matter to?
Type of grain and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per bun. If I want to keep an eye on fibre, I want to know how much one bun adds to my lunch and whether I’d rather choose wholemeal bread. This is expected to be the main consideration for around 40% of consumers.
Portion and pack size Check the weight of each bun, the number of buns and the storage instructions. When I’m having lunch on my own, I want to eat one suitable portion without forgetting about the other buns. Around 30% of consumers are expected to prioritise this.
Nutritional information per bun Compare the sugars and salt in each bun you eat; use the figures per 100 g to compare products of different sizes. When choosing between packs, I want to know how much sugar and salt my portion contains. This comparison is expected to be the most important factor for around 20% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label determines whether a bun is suitable for me. This is expected to be the first purchase requirement for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a currant bun is wholemeal

    The Albert Heijn and Jumbo currant buns described here are white wheat buns. Raisins, currants or a brown colour do not tell you whether the bread is wholemeal.

    Check the wholemeal label on the pack and compare the fibre per bun.

  • Comparing figures per 100 g only

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a 50 g bun as its reference, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo list their products described here as 65 g per bun. This means the figures per bun tell you different things when the portions vary.

    First look at the bun you’re going to eat, then use the figures per 100 g to compare products.

  • Thinking a pack of six contains just one bun

    The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl packs described here each contain six buns. So having one bun as a portion doesn’t mean the pack contains just one.

    Check the number of buns and the storage instructions before buying a pack for lunch on your own.

    If you don’t use the other buns in time or can’t store them as instructed on the pack, you may have some left over.

  • Assuming every brand uses the same ingredients

    The Albert Heijn and Jumbo products described here contain wheat and milk, but ingredients and statements about possible other allergens vary by product.

    Check the current label on the exact pack you choose every time you shop.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Raisin Currant Buns are white wheat buns in a pack of six, with a portion size of 65 g per bun.

  • Albert Heijn lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on its product page.
  • For this white wheat bun, Albert Heijn lists 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the current pack if fibre or ingredients will influence your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns are white wheat buns in a pack of six, with nutritional values given per 65 g bun.

  • For each 65 g bun, Jumbo lists 15.6 g of sugars, 1.8 g of fibre and 0.66 g of salt, among other values.
  • The product described contains wheat and milk; also check the pack for information about possible other allergens.

Lidl

Lidl describes its Currant Buns as a pack of six buns containing currants.

  • The product page lists the number of buns and says the product is available in store.
  • If you’re choosing based on nutritional values or allergens, check the pack in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Is one currant bun enough for lunch?

Whether one currant bun is right for your lunch depends on the portion and what else you eat. For its 50 g reference bun, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 2 g of fibre, among other values. Check the nutritional information per bun for your product and decide what else to add to your lunch.

How do I compare currant buns of different sizes?

Compare what you actually eat per bun, and also use the figures per 100 g to compare products. Jumbo lists a 65 g bun, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s reference bun weighs 50 g, so the figures per bun are based on different portion sizes.

Can I choose a currant bun if I’m allergic to wheat or milk?

Don’t rely on the product name alone: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo currant buns described here contain wheat and milk. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack of the specific product.

How should I store the other buns in a pack of six?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn says you can freeze its currant buns described here at home on the day you buy them; for other products, check their own storage label.