People who want to take a portion with them
You’re looking for something you can eat straight after a workout. Check how many buns are in a pack and how many you’ll actually use, so there’s less left over.
Who is this relevant to?
People planning their next meal
You have a currant bun after an intense workout, but also want to think about protein. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing something containing carbohydrates and protein after exercise, or having a proper meal.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
You pay attention to ingredients, allergens or nutritional information. Check the current packaging: details such as fibre content and whether iodised salt is listed vary between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, think about when you’ll next have a meal. Then compare the portion size and read the label of the currant bun you want to take with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and waste | Check how many buns are in the pack and the size of each one. If you’re buying a larger pack, check whether the packaging says you can freeze them. | I regularly take a bun with me after exercise and don’t want the rest of the pack to go uneaten. Around 46% of consumers would choose reducing waste as their main consideration. |
| Carbohydrates and protein | Compare the nutritional information per bun, not just per 100 g, and think about when you’ll have your next meal. | It’ll be a while before I eat after an intense workout, so I want to know how the bun fits into my next eating occasion. For around 36% of consumers, this combination of nutrients would be the priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients and allergen list, and compare fibre and salt per 100 g if you wish. | When I eat a currant bun regularly, its ingredients and any allergens are key factors. This would be the main consideration for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking of a currant bun as a complete meal
A currant bun provides carbohydrates, but one bun isn’t the same as a proper meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing carbohydrates and protein after exercise.
Think about when you’ll next have a meal. If it’s still a while away, you could pair the bun with something like yoghurt or quark.
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Treating standard and giant buns as equal portions
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list their named standard products as 65 g per bun; Lidl’s giant raisin currant buns are listed as four buns weighing 100 g each.
Compare the nutritional information both per 100 g and for the portion you actually want to eat.
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Assuming fibre and allergens from the name
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you how much fibre the product contains or which allergens it includes. The standard products reviewed contain ingredients such as wheat and milk.
Read the current nutritional information and allergen statement. Check for terms such as ‘wholemeal’ on the label rather than assuming this from the product name.
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Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Whether iodised salt is listed can therefore vary from one product to another.
For packaged buns, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt; ask about it when buying loose buns.
Brands to consider
The product ranges mentioned differ in portion size and the nutritional information available to compare. Always check the current packaging before making your choice.
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin currant buns in a pack of six.
- A pack of six makes the number of portions clear.
- Check the packaging if ingredients, allergens or nutritional information are important to your choice.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its raisin currant buns in a pack of six, with a portion size of 65 g.
- The product information gives nutritional values per 100 g and per bun, so you can assess the portion.
- The variant listed contains wheat and milk; check the current allergen statement too.
PLUS
PLUS lists standard currant buns as well as variants in different pack sizes.
- PLUS says its standard currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase.
- Compare the portion size and nutritional information separately for each variant.
Lidl
Lidl lists giant raisin currant buns in a pack of four, with each bun weighing 100 g.
- The listed portion size helps you compare nutritional information for each eating occasion.
- A 100 g bun isn’t the same portion size as a standard 65 g bun.
Albert Heijn
The product information for AH Raisin Currant Buns lists a 65 g portion and iodised salt among the ingredients.
- The ingredients, allergens and nutritional values help you assess this specific variant.
- Check which product you’re buying now; details for this variant won’t necessarily apply to an alternative.
Currant buns on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Is one currant bun enough after exercise?
A currant bun can be part of what you eat after exercise, but it doesn’t automatically make a complete meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing carbohydrates and protein after exercise, so also think about what else you eat and when you’ll have your next meal.
How do I compare the fibre content of currant buns?
Compare the listed fibre content per 100 g and also check the size of the bun. The product information for the named standard variants from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn lists 2,8 to 3,3 g of fibre per 100 g; these figures don’t apply to other variants.
Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that every currant bun does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For packaged products, check the ingredients list, or ask when buying loose buns.
Which allergens should I check in currant buns?
Always check the current packaging for any allergens that are relevant to you. The variants reviewed list ingredients such as wheat and milk; other ingredients and possible traces can vary from product to product.