Shoppers comparing fibre
You’re looking for wholegrain or rye crispbread and want to know how much fibre a product contains per 100 g and per cracker. Compare serving sizes and salt content too, so the figures reflect how you plan to enjoy it.
Who should consider this choice?
Making Flag Day snacks
You want to use crispbread as a base for herring or another savoury topping. In that case, consider the size, how the flavour works with the topping, and whether the cracker will stay intact once topped.
Shoppers checking allergens
You need clear information about ingredients such as rye, wheat, oats or sesame. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy: a wholegrain or rye claim does not mean a product is gluten-free.
What should you look for?
First decide which feature matters most for your snack, then compare the label information and sizes of the options that fit the bill.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Fibre | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and the fibre content per serving. | If I choose crispbread for its fibre, I want to know what I get from my usual serving. Around 40% of consumers are said to put fibre at the top of their list when shopping. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. If you need to avoid gluten, look for an explicit gluten-free claim. | If I have to avoid certain ingredients, suitability comes before fibre content. Around 30% of consumers are said to prioritise checking for allergens. |
| Size and flavour | Check the size and ingredients. If you’re planning generous or moist toppings, try one topped cracker first. | For herring snacks, I want a cracker that’s easy to top and tastes good with the topping. Choosing a base for snacks is said to be the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Salt and iodine | Compare salt per 100 g and per serving, and check separately whether the label mentions iodised salt. | If I regularly replace bread with crispbread too, I want to compare salt without assuming I’ll get the same iodine. Around 10% of consumers are said to put this consideration first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all wholegrain crispbread contains the same amount of fibre
Values vary from product to product: Jumbo Supermarkten lists 10.9 g of fibre per 100 g for Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren and 26 g per 100 g for Wasa Vezelrijk. A value per 100 g also doesn’t tell you how much fibre you get from each cracker.
Compare the nutrition panels side by side, checking both fibre and salt on the same basis: per 100 g and, where possible, per serving.
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Confusing wholegrain or rye with gluten-free
Rye and wheat are grains that contain gluten. Other allergens, including sesame, may also be relevant in the products discussed here.
Check the current packaging. If you need to eat gluten-free, choose only a product with an explicit gluten-free claim, and read the other allergen information too.
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Assuming crispbread is automatically a source of iodine like bread
The Voedingscentrum describes bread as an important source of iodine in the Netherlands. The fact that crispbread contains salt doesn’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt was used.
Base any product-specific assumption about iodine on the label, not on a general reference to salt. If you’re making a lasting change to your diet, consider your diet as a whole.
Brands to compare
Wasa
The range reviewed includes wholegrain rye crispbread and an option with a higher stated fibre content, making them easy to compare.
- Jumbo Supermarkten lists 20 g of fibre per 100 g for Wasa Volkoren and 26 g per 100 g for Wasa Vezelrijk.
- The rye options discussed contain grains with gluten. For Wasa Vezelrijk, also check the listed wheat, oats and sesame.
Ryvita
Ryvita Original is a rye-based crispbread option to compare with other rye products.
- Ryvita lists 88 g of wholegrain rye flour per 100 g of product for Original.
- Check the allergen information for grains containing gluten and any warning that the product may contain sesame.
Albert Heijn
AH Knäckebröd volkoren is an own-brand option for comparing nutritional values and ingredients.
- Albert Heijn lists 12 g of fibre and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g for this option.
- The ingredients include wheat, rye, wheat gluten and sesame. Check the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren is an own-brand option with nutritional values listed per 100 g for easy comparison.
- Jumbo Supermarkten lists 10.9 g of fibre and 0.71 g of salt per 100 g.
- The product contains grains with gluten and may contain other allergens. Check which warnings are relevant to you.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 250 g pack of Volkoren knäckebrod as a product available in store.
- The pack size can help you work out how many snacks you’ll need.
- Before comparing this option with other products, check the nutritional values, ingredients and allergen information on the pack in store.
Crispbread for savoury toppings on Joybuy
These wholegrain and rye options are worth considering as a base for savoury toppings. Check the latest nutritional and allergen information on the packaging before choosing. If you’re using a generous or moist topping, try it on one cracker first to see whether it stays intact.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers, 300 g
Worth considering if you want to compare fibre across different crispbread products. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per cracker, and check the allergen information, especially for rye, wheat, oats and sesame.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g
A rye option if you’re looking for a base for savoury toppings. Check the fibre per serving and bear rye and barley in mind when checking allergens. Try a generous topping on one cracker first.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
A wholegrain option to consider if you’re making several savoury snacks. Compare the nutritional values per serving and read the latest allergen information, especially if wheat, rye or sesame is a concern for you.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread, 265 g
A wholegrain option to compare if you’re looking for crispbread to serve with savoury toppings. Check the nutritional values per cracker and the allergen information, including details about wheat, rye and sesame.
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Wasa Wholegrain Crispbread, 260 g
A wholegrain option if you’re looking for a rye base for toppings. Check the fibre content on the pack if it will influence your choice, and if you have an allergy, check the information about rye and possible traces of other allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare crispbread if fibre is important to me?
First compare the grams of fibre per 100 g, then check how much is in one cracker or a typical serving. This accounts for differences in serving size. One crispbread product also won’t tell you everything about your overall diet.
Is rye crispbread gluten-free?
No. Rye is a grain that contains gluten. If you need to eat gluten-free, choose a product explicitly labelled as gluten-free and check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
Does crispbread provide the same iodine as bread?
Don’t assume that it does. The Voedingscentrum describes bread as an important source of iodine in the Netherlands. A salt listing on crispbread doesn’t confirm that iodised baker’s salt was used. Check the product label if you regularly replace bread with crispbread.
How can I keep crispbread crunchy for a snack platter?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and add toppings shortly before serving if you want to keep the crackers crunchy. If you’re using a generous or moist topping, try it on one cracker first to see how well it holds up.