Tea drinker watching their sugar intake
You’re looking for something crunchy to enjoy with your tea and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. The ingredients list can also help you check whether any sources of sugar have been added.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fan of savoury toppings and fibre
You want to use crispbread as a base for toppings and look at fibre and salt as well as sugars. Check which grains and seeds your chosen variety contains.
Shopper who needs to check allergens
For you, checking the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings comes before comparing sugars or fibre. A sugar claim tells you nothing about the allergens in a product.
What should you look for in crispbread to enjoy with tea?
Start with the feature that matters most to you. Then compare the nutritional values of similar crispbreads per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre when comparing labels.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and read the ingredients list if you also want to check for added sources of sugar. | If I mainly want less sugar in my crispbread, I need to be able to compare the value on the label rather than relying on a claim alone. This sugar content is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Fibre and salt | Check the fibre and salt values per 100 g alongside the sugar content. | For a savoury crispbread with toppings, I want to consider fibre without overlooking the salt. Around 29% of consumers give these nutritional values the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know first whether this crispbread is suitable for me. For around 21% of consumers, checking this comes before the other selection criteria. |
| Texture and toppings | Choose a type that works with your toppings, and take the sugars in sweet toppings into account. | I’m mainly looking for a crispbread that’s enjoyable to eat with tea and goes well with the toppings I want to use. For around 14% of consumers, this combination is the main consideration. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Relying only on ‘no added sugars’
This claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains in total. For example, TastyBasics’ product information lists 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g for its Poppy Seed crispbread.
When comparing similar crispbreads, also check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.
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Assuming high fibre means low salt or allergen-free
According to Wasa’s product information, its High Fibre crispbread contains 26 g of fibre and 1.10 g of salt per 100 g. So the fibre value doesn’t answer every question about what’s in it.
Check the salt too, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
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Comparing portions only
Comparing per portion can be misleading when packs use different portion sizes.
Compare per 100 g first, then decide how much crispbread you want to have with your tea.
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Not taking sweet toppings into account
Jam, honey or syrup adds sugars to your tea break, whatever the sugar content of the crispbread itself.
Consider the crispbread and topping together if you want to keep an eye on your total sugar intake.
Brands to consider
Wasa
Albert Heijn stocks a range of Wasa crispbreads, including wholegrain and high-fibre varieties.
- According to Wasa’s product information, its High Fibre crispbread contains 2.0 g of sugars and 26 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The brand page consulted is for Belgium. Check the Dutch pack you’re buying for ingredients, salt and allergens.
TastyBasics
The Poppy Seed variety is another option to consider if you’d also like to compare the ingredients and nutritional values of a seeded crispbread.
- According to TastyBasics’ product information, its Poppy Seed crispbread contains 3.3 g of sugars, 13 g of fibre and 23 g of protein per 100 g.
- A claim about added sugars doesn’t mean the product contains no sugars. Check the ingredients and allergens too.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range includes several types of crispbread to compare, including wholegrain varieties.
- You can start by comparing different product types within one range, then check the nutritional information for each variety.
- For your final choice, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for the individual product or pack.
Crispbread and snacks to enjoy with tea on Joybuy
This selection includes crispbread to use as a base for your own toppings, plus one filled crispbread sandwich to enjoy as it is. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging before choosing, especially if sugars or allergens are a deciding factor.
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Wasa Sourdough Rye crispbread 235 g
A rye variety to consider if you want to enjoy crispbread with your own toppings alongside your tea. Check the pack for sugars and fibre per 100 g, and check the allergen information.
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Wasa Cheese Sandwich 3 × 31 g
A filled crispbread sandwich for anyone looking for a snack to enjoy with tea rather than a plain base for their own toppings. Check the packaging for the nutritional values and allergens of the whole product.
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Wasa High-Fiber crispbread 300 g
A variety to compare with other crispbreads if you want to look at both sugars and fibre. Check the values per 100 g and the ingredients on the pack.
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Bolletje Whole Grain crispbread 265 g
A wholegrain variety for anyone looking for a base for their own toppings. Check the packaging for fibre, salt and allergens as well as sugars.
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Bolletje Light Crispbread Golden Crisp 240 g
A crispbread variety to compare if texture and finding a suitable topping matter to you. Don’t let the word ‘Light’ replace a comparison of sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare sugars in crispbread?
Compare similar crispbreads per 100 g using the ‘of which sugars’ figure. This value includes all sugars present; also read the ingredients if you want to know which sources of sugar have been added.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean crispbread is sugar-free?
No. A claim about added sugars doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains in total. To check this, look at ‘of which sugars’ in the nutritional information per 100 g.
Does iodine from baker’s salt matter if I eat crispbread?
It may be worth considering if crispbread regularly replaces bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that using iodised baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory; check the label to see which ingredients the crispbread contains.
Which allergens should I check in crispbread?
Check the allergen information for the specific product, including any gluten-containing cereals, sesame, soya or milk if these are relevant to you. Read any product-specific ‘may contain’ warning too; a sugar claim is no substitute for checking this information.