People keeping an eye on their fibre intake
You want to know how much fibre your mid-morning snack actually contains. So, compare the nutritional values per 100 g, per piece and for the portion you eat.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of classic rye crispbread
You’re looking for an unfilled crispbread and want to choose your own topping. Check which grains your chosen variety contains: rye crispbread isn’t suitable if you need to avoid gluten or rye.
People checking allergens
You need to know before buying whether a variety contains, for example, cereals containing gluten, sesame or milk. Check the allergen information on the current packaging, as it can vary between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to add your own topping or are looking for a ready-to-eat snack. Then compare the serving size and nutritional information of the varieties that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Fibre per serving | Compare fibre per 100 g and per piece. Wasa lists 26 g per 100 g and 2.6 g per piece for Fibre-Rich. | If I choose crispbread partly for its fibre, I want to know how much I’ll get from my usual serving. Around 33% of consumers prioritise its contribution to their fibre intake. |
| Unfilled wholegrain base | Check which wholegrain cereals are listed in the ingredients and decide how many pieces you want to top. | I want to choose what goes on my crispbread without having to factor in a filling. For around 27% of consumers, a simple base like this is the main priority. |
| Convenience and size | Consider whether you want a thin crispbread or a filled snack, and compare the nutritional information per piece and per 100 g. | When I’m out and about, I want something I can eat without adding a topping, or I prefer smaller crispbreads. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Allergens, salt and iodine | Read the allergen statement and compare salt per serving. Only assume a product contains iodine if the product information confirms it. | I need to be sure which ingredients I can eat, or I want to avoid misjudging the amount of salt or iodine. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the front of the pack for wholegrain or fibre claims
The figure per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much fibre you’ll get from one crispbread. For example, Wasa lists 2.6 g per piece for Fibre-Rich and 2.0 g per piece for Thin Rye Wholegrain.
Compare the figures per 100 g and per piece, and base your calculations on how many crispbreads you plan to eat as a snack.
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Treating filled and unfilled crispbread as the same product
A filling changes the nutritional values. Wasa lists 482 kcal and 27 g of fat per 100 g for Sandwich Cheese; for Wasa Wholegrain, the product information lists 330 kcal and 1.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Choose a filled variety for convenience if that matters to you. If you’re comparing it with unfilled crispbread, compare the nutritional information per serving.
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Overlooking allergens in rye crispbread
Rye contains gluten. Depending on the variety, the packaging may also list sesame, milk or warnings about other allergens.
If you have an allergy, intolerance or coeliac disease, read all the allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.
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Assuming crispbread is automatically a source of iodine
According to the Voedingscentrum, using bakers’ salt is not compulsory. So you can’t tell how much iodine crispbread contains just from the product category.
If iodine is important to your choice, check the product-specific information, especially if you eat crispbread instead of bread.
Brands to compare
Wasa
Offers unfilled rye varieties, a thin variety and a filled sandwich crispbread.
- Wasa lists 26 g of fibre per 100 g for Fibre-Rich, 20 g for Wholegrain and 21 g for Thin Rye Wholegrain.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by variety; the Sandwich Cheese product reviewed contains milk and sesame, among other ingredients.
Bolletje
Wholegrain crispbread for anyone who wants to choose their own topping.
- Bolletje says its Wholegrain Crispbread is made with 100% wholegrain cereals.
- The ingredients information lists cereals containing gluten and sesame; also check for warnings about other possible allergens.
Albert Heijn
Its range includes own-brand crispbread varieties and branded products.
- The range includes wholegrain and other varieties that you can compare by their ingredients and nutritional values.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information can change; check the current packaging for nutritional values and allergens.
Jumbo
Offers its own wholegrain crispbread as well as Wasa varieties.
- Jumbo’s product information for Wasa Wholegrain lists 20 g of fibre and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
- These figures apply to Wasa Wholegrain and not necessarily to Jumbo’s own crispbread.
Goud Gebakken (ALDI)
Offers wholegrain crispbread and a robust variety with seeds, among other options.
- ALDI’s product descriptions distinguish between the wholegrain and seed varieties.
- If you’re choosing based on fibre, salt or allergens, compare the nutritional information on the relevant pack.
Ryvita
Original Crispbread is an unfilled rye variety to compare with others.
- On its international product page, Ryvita lists 13.4 g of fibre and 0.75 g of salt per 100 g for Original Crispbread.
- Check the information on the pack available when you buy it; the international product page doesn’t determine the labelling on that pack.
Lidl
Lists a 250 g wholegrain crispbread as a store product.
- The product listing makes the type and pack size clear.
- Check the packaging in store if fibre, salt or allergens are important to your choice.
Crispbread with your choice of topping
These unfilled Joybuy products are suitable for a mid-morning snack with your choice of topping. Compare serving sizes and the latest nutritional information if the fibre content of each snack is a deciding factor for you.
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Wasa High-Fiber Crackers, 300 g
An unfilled option if you want to add your own topping and factor in fibre. Check the pack to see how much fibre you’ll get from the number of crispbreads you eat, and check the allergen information.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye Crackers, 235 g
A rye variety for anyone looking for an unfilled base to top themselves. Check how many crispbreads you eat per serving, and read the allergen information if you need to avoid certain cereals.
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Bolletje Whole Grain Crispbread, 265 g
A wholegrain base for a snack with your choice of topping. Compare the fibre per serving with other varieties, and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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g'woon Wholemeal Crispbread, 375 g
An unfilled wholemeal crispbread if you want to choose your own topping. Check the nutritional values per crispbread for your snack, and carefully read the current packaging if you have an allergy.
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Wasa Wholegrain Crispbread, 260 g
An unfilled wholegrain base for anyone who wants to choose their own topping. Check the fibre per serving if that’s your main consideration, and read the allergen information if you have dietary requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is high-fibre crispbread automatically better for my digestion?
No, one crispbread won’t determine that. The Voedingscentrum discusses fibre as part of a varied diet and also highlights drinking enough and staying active for digestion. Compare the fibre per serving in your snack without judging the product in isolation from the rest of your diet.
How do I compare the fibre content of different crispbreads?
First compare the figures per 100 g, then check them against the number of pieces you plan to eat. Wasa lists 26 g of fibre per 100 g and 2.6 g per piece for Fibre-Rich; for Thin Rye Wholegrain, the figures are 21 g per 100 g and 2.0 g per piece.
Is rye crispbread gluten-free?
No, don’t assume it is: rye is a cereal that contains gluten. The product information for Wasa Wholegrain lists rye and cereals containing gluten. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, read the allergen information on the specific pack.
Should I compare salt when buying crispbread?
Yes, especially if you choose several crispbreads or a salty topping. Jumbo lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for Wasa Wholegrain. Also compare the amount in the portion you actually eat.
Does crispbread automatically contain iodine because of bakers’ salt?
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. So don’t assume crispbread contributes iodine unless the product-specific information confirms it, especially if you regularly eat it instead of bread.