Who are these options for?

Active people who keep track of the number of buns

You regularly take a currant bun with you and want to compare packs of standard buns like for like, rather than judging them by pack size alone.

Active people looking for a smaller portion

You want to pop something small in your bag and compare mini buns with the amount of a standard currant bun you’d usually eat.

Shoppers who check the label

You pay attention to ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, so you check the information on the packaging of the version you’re buying.

What should you look for?

Start by comparing packs containing the same number of standard buns. Then consider mini buns as a separate portion size and check which product suits when you’ll eat it and what you’re looking for on the label.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important to?
Number of standard buns Compare packs with the same number of standard buns; Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each list a pack of six. I regularly take a bun with me and want to know how many comparable snacks are in a pack. For around 33% of consumers, the number of items comes first.
Portion size Check the size and how many buns you want to take at a time; a mini bun isn’t the same as a standard bun. Just before an activity, I’d rather have something small in my bag. A smaller portion is the first thing around 27% of consumers consider.
When you’ll eat it Think about when you plan to eat the bun, and take a drink too. If I’m exercising shortly after eating, I want to adjust the amount to suit the timing. For around 20% of consumers, when they’ll eat it is the deciding factor.
Label Check the allergens and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion on the current packaging. I want to know which ingredients and nutritional values apply to the bun I’ve chosen. For around 20% of consumers, the label is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Counting a mini bun as a standard portion

    Nine mini buns and six standard buns are different packs and different portion sizes. The number of items alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat as a snack.

    Compare standard buns with standard buns. For mini buns, also check the weight, the nutritional information per 100 g and how many you’d take with you at a time.

  • Relying on the label from a previous purchase

    Ingredients and allergen information can vary between versions or purchases. The standard currant buns described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, gluten and milk.

    Read the packaging of the product you’re actually buying, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.

  • Taking a currant bun instead of a drink

    A snack isn’t a substitute for drinking around a workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends having a drink with a meal before exercise.

    Think separately about what you want to eat and drink, taking into account when you’ll be exercising.

Brands compared

Jumbo

Jumbo sells Raisin Currant Buns in a pack of six, so you can compare it with other packs of six standard buns.

  • Jumbo lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this version.
  • The product information includes wheat, gluten and milk; check the current packaging.

PLUS

PLUS sells standard currant buns in packs of six, long-lasting currant buns in packs of eight, and mini buns in packs of nine.

  • For its pack of eight long-lasting buns, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month.
  • Mini buns are a different portion size from standard buns, so don’t compare the formats by number of items alone.

ALDI

ALDI lists Raisin Currant Buns in packs of six as freshly baked bread, available to buy in store.

  • The pack of six contains the same number of standard buns as the versions listed by Jumbo and PLUS.
  • Check the label on the packaging in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a currant bun a good snack just before exercise?

It depends on when you eat it and how much you want to have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a meal with around 500 ml of fluid about two to three hours before exercise. If you’re having a snack closer to your workout, choose an amount that feels right for you.

Do I need a sports bar or gel as well as a currant bun for a workout lasting less than an hour?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports bars and gels aren’t needed for exercise lasting less than an hour. Just remember to think about food and drink separately.

Can I freeze currant buns to have as snacks later?

For its pack of eight ‘Long-lasting Currant Buns’, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. For other versions, follow the instructions on the packaging.

Can I choose standard currant buns if I need to avoid milk or gluten?

Always check the current label for the specific version. The standard currant buns described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, gluten and milk; don’t assume from a product name that another pack is free from these ingredients.