Mini, Standard or Giant Currant Buns: Which Size for Coffee?

Which option is right for you?

Looking for a smaller portion

You’d like something bread-like with your coffee, but would rather start with a smaller bun. A mini size is the first one to compare.

Buying for one

You eat one bun at a time from a multipack. The number of buns and the storage or freezing instructions will determine whether the rest are practical to keep.

Checking the label

You compare sugars, fibre and salt, or need to check the ingredients and allergens. The label on the specific variety matters more than whether it’s described as mini or wholemeal.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how much you want to eat during one coffee break. Then compare the number of buns per pack and the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.

What to consider	What to check before buying	Who should pay particular attention?
Portion with your coffee	Compare mini, standard and giant sizes by weight per bun and nutritional value per portion.	I want one bun that suits my break, without relying on the word mini or giant alone. For around 45% of consumers, finding the right portion comes first.
Storing the rest	Check the number of buns and the storage and freezing instructions for the pack you’ve chosen.	If I’m eating alone, I want to be able to keep the remaining buns for another break. For around 33% of consumers, making the most of a multipack matters most.
Nutritional information and ingredients	Read the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, as well as the ingredients and allergen information.	I want to know before buying which sugars, fibre, salt and allergens are listed for this variety. For around 22% of consumers, the label is the top priority.

Common mistakes

Assuming mini means less sugar

A smaller bun mainly means a smaller portion. The amount of sugar per 100 g and the amount in each bun you eat are two different things to compare.

Compare the weight per bun and check the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion on both packs.
Treating a multipack as a single snack

The examples mentioned are sold in multipacks, even if you only want one bun with your coffee.

Choose a pack with a suitable number of buns, or follow the freezing instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that their long-lasting varieties discussed here can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
Overlooking allergens because the size suits you

The varieties discussed from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain wheat and milk; some PLUS varieties also list other possible allergens.

If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible contact with allergens for the exact bun you’re buying.
Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in one of the varieties discussed. That doesn’t tell you what type of salt is used in another currant bun.

If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list for the specific product.

Brands to compare

These product ranges offer different pack sizes and bun sizes. Always compare the specific variety: a raisin bun or mini wholemeal raisin bun isn’t automatically the same type of product as a currant bun.

Albert Heijn

The Extra Long-Lasting raisin and currant buns are an option if you want to keep buns from a larger pack at home.

Albert Heijn lists 10 buns, with a portion size of 65 g, and says this variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
These white wheat buns contain milk and gluten. Check the current pack for ingredients and storage instructions.

Jumbo

The raisin and currant buns discussed come in packs of six, making them a useful example to compare with a standard-sized bun.

Jumbo lists 177 kcal, 15,6 g of sugars and 0,66 g of salt per 65 g bun.
The variety discussed contains wheat and milk; also check the current information about other possible allergens.

PLUS

The PLUS varieties discussed let you compare mini, standard and giant sizes.

PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, a long-lasting variety in packs of eight, and giant currant and raisin buns in packs of four.
The varieties discussed contain wheat, rye and milk, and list other possible allergens. Compare the nutritional values per bun, not just the size name.

Lidl

Lidl lists both currant buns and mini wholemeal raisin buns; the mini variety is a different product type from a currant bun.

Lidl lists the mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack.
For the product you choose, compare the weight per bun, ingredients and nutritional information on the pack.

ALDI

ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns, as well as giant raisin buns, which shouldn’t be described as giant currant buns.

The packs mentioned contain six regular raisin and currant buns and four giant raisin buns, respectively.
To compare nutritional values, ingredients or allergens, check the label on the specific pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a mini currant bun contain less sugar than a regular one?

You can’t tell from the size alone. Compare the amount of sugar per 100 g on the packs you’re considering, as well as the weight and nutritional value per bun.

How should I store a bag of currant buns if I’m eating alone?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and work out how many buns you’ll eat in time. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that the long-lasting varieties discussed can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within a month.

What should I check if I have a milk or gluten allergy?

Check the current allergen information for the specific bun before buying. The varieties discussed from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain wheat and milk; some PLUS varieties also list other possible allergens.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the name currant bun. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in one of the varieties discussed; check the ingredients list of the product you want to buy to see what type of salt it contains.