Who is this relevant to?

Lunch planners choosing by the bun

If you want to decide in advance how many buns to take with you, check the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 40 g for its mini raisin buns.

Shoppers comparing fibre

If you’re considering a wholemeal bread product for lunch, check the product name and compare the fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain cereal products contain more fibre than white cereal products.

Readers checking ingredients and allergens

If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, read the packaging for the product you choose. The listed ingredients differ between the regular mini buns and the mini muesli bun with hazelnuts.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a set portion size or a wholemeal product. Then compare the labels of the buns you’re considering for lunch.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Check whether the product is wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g. Treat a muesli bun and a currant bun as different product types. If I mainly want a wholemeal bread product for lunch, the small size doesn’t tell me enough about the grains it’s made from; around 42% of consumers say this is their top priority when choosing.
Portion per bun Check the weight of each bun and decide how many to take with you. If the weights differ, compare the nutritional values per 100 g. I want to decide in advance how many to put in my lunchbox, without having to split a larger bun. This portion-size choice matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and labelling Read the latest ingredient and allergen information. If you wish, compare sugars and salt per 100 g, and check the type of salt on the label. If I need to take ingredients or allergens into account, I want to know what’s in this particular bun; that’s why checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini means wholemeal

    Mini describes the size, not the grains used. Albert Heijn lists 3.4 g of fibre per 100 g for its regular mini raisin buns and 6.9 g per 100 g for its wholemeal mini muesli bun, but these are different product types.

    First check whether the product you’ve chosen is wholemeal, then compare the fibre on the same 100 g basis.

  • Overlooking sugars and salt because the buns contain dried fruit

    The regular mini buns from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison list 24–25.4 g of sugars and around 0.90–0.91 g of salt per 100 g. Raisins and currants don’t replace the need to check the nutrition table.

    Compare sugars, salt and fibre per 100 g, and consider how many buns you actually eat.

  • Checking allergens only after buying

    The regular mini buns included in this comparison list wheat and milk, among other ingredients; Albert Heijn’s mini muesli bun also contains hazelnuts. Ingredients can vary between products.

    Before buying, read the latest label, including any warnings about possible traces of allergens.

  • Assuming every currant bun is made with bakers’ salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using bakers’ salt in baking isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell what type of salt has been used from the product category alone.

    If you want to know whether a particular bun contains bakers’ salt or iodised salt, check the ingredients list.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The product information reviewed includes regular mini raisin buns and a separate wholemeal mini muesli bun.

  • The regular mini raisin bun has a listed serving size of 40 g and contains 3.4 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The wholemeal mini muesli bun contains 6.9 g of fibre per 100 g, but it isn’t a regular currant bun and contains hazelnuts. Check the latest packaging.

PLUS

Lists a mini white wheat bun with raisins and currants in a bag of nine.

  • The product information lists ingredients and nutritional values, including 3.2 g of fibre, 25.4 g of sugars and 0.91 g of salt per 100 g.
  • This is a white bun, not a wholemeal version.

Lidl

Lists both mini raisin and currant buns and a separate mini wholemeal raisin bun.

  • Lidl lists nine buns per bag for the regular version and a 360 g pack for the wholemeal version.
  • For the wholemeal version, check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values before comparing it with other buns.

Jumbo

The product page lists Mini Wholemeal Raisin and Currant Buns in a pack of nine.

  • The product name combines a mini size with a wholemeal version of a currant and raisin bun.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range. Don’t assume it’s currently available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a mini currant bun automatically a suitable choice for lunch?

No. Mini only describes the size. Also check the weight of each bun, the ingredients and the nutritional values of the product you choose. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain cereal products contain more fibre than white cereal products.

How can I tell whether a mini bun is wholemeal?

Check whether the product is specifically described as wholemeal, then compare the fibre per 100 g. A regular mini currant bun and a wholemeal mini muesli bun are different product types.

Does every currant bun in the Netherlands contain iodised bakers’ salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using bakers’ salt in bread isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients list for the specific bun if you want to know whether bakers’ salt or iodised salt has been used.

Can I freeze mini buns for a later lunch?

For the Albert Heijn mini raisin buns and mini muesli buns included in this comparison, the advice is that you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For other products, follow the instructions on their packaging.