Who might find these choices useful?

People who regularly take currant buns with them

If you often eat a bun before exercising, you’ll want to know how many are in a pack and how big each one is. That makes it easier to choose a pack that suits how many you use.

People who exercise soon after eating

For you, timing and a familiar, small portion matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large meal or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising.

People who also compare everyday food labels

If you regularly eat bread-based snacks, you may want to check fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens as well as portion size. A white currant bun and a wholemeal grain product aren’t the same thing.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing a currant bun to eat before exercising, start with timing and portion size. Then check which pack size and nutritional information suit your needs.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Pack size and portion Compare the number of buns in a pack and the weight of each bun. Choose an amount you’ll be able to use. I regularly take a bun with me and want a pack that suits how many I use. Pack size is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Timing and how well it suits you Consider the size of your portion and how long you have before your workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large meal or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising. If I exercise soon after eating, I want to choose a small portion I’m used to. Timing and how well it suits you matter most to around 40% of consumers.
Nutritional information Check fibre and salt in the nutrition table, and read the ingredients and allergen information. If wholemeal is a deciding factor, look specifically for the word “wholemeal”. If I eat them regularly, I want to know what’s in a bun, even when I’m not eating it just before a workout. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this label information.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Knowing there are six buns in a bag doesn’t tell you how big a portion is or whether you’ll use them all in time.

    Check the weight of each bun and choose a pack size that suits how many you use.

  • Having a large portion just before exercising

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a large meal and foods high in fat, protein or fibre may be less comfortable just before exercise.

    Have a small portion you’re used to if you’re eating shortly before a workout, and try a different mealtime during a regular workout first.

  • Judging wholemeal or allergen content by appearance

    A brown colour doesn’t confirm that a currant bun is wholemeal. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described are made with white wheat and contain gluten and milk.

    Check whether the pack says wholemeal, and read the current ingredients and allergen information every time you buy.

  • Overlooking a larger pack

    A pack you can’t use in time may lead to waste. PLUS and Albert Heijn say that the varieties described can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.

    Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose and only freeze portions you’ll use later.

Brands to consider

These brands give you some options to compare pack sizes and nutritional information. Always check the specific variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists raisin currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The number of buns is clearly stated.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergen details for this variety on the pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin currant buns in a pack of six.

  • For the variety described, Jumbo lists 35,2 g of carbohydrates per 65 g bun.
  • It’s a white wheat raisin currant bun containing gluten and milk, not a wholemeal or allergen-free variety.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six, as well as a longer-life variety in a pack of eight.

  • PLUS says the varieties described can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. For the pack of eight, also follow the stated use-by period.
  • The buns described are made with white wheat and contain gluten and milk or lactose.

Albert Heijn

For AH raisin currant buns, Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, nutritional values and storage information.

  • For the variety described, the information per 100 g lists 54 g of carbohydrates, 2,9 g of fibre and 0,9 g of salt.
  • Check the weight of each bun before comparing values per 100 g with values per bun.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists currant buns in a pack of six, available in store.

  • The number of buns per pack is stated.
  • Check the nutritional values and allergen information for the variety you buy on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat a currant bun just before exercising?

You can if a small portion feels right for you at that time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large meal or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising. Try out your timing during a regular workout.

How many carbohydrates are in a currant bun?

It varies depending on the bun and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 25,6 g of carbohydrates for a 50 g currant bun, while Jumbo lists 35,2 g per 65 g bun for the variety described. Use the nutritional information on your own pack to compare.

Do I need sports bars or gels as well as a currant bun?

Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses additional carbohydrates during longer endurance exercise. Having a currant bun beforehand doesn’t tell you what you’ll eat or drink during the whole workout, so choose according to the duration and type of exercise.

Are currant buns free from gluten or milk?

You can’t assume that all currant buns are. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described list gluten and milk or milk ingredients. Check the allergen information on the pack you choose every time you buy.