For a weekend breakfast with generous toppings, start by choosing a shape and portion size to suit. If you’re looking for a thin crispbread, check for an explicit label such as ‘Thin’. Then compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the allergens on the packaging. With crispbread, ‘medium sliced’ doesn’t give you a specific size to use when choosing between products.
If you want to serve a range of toppings, consider the shape and number of pieces. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, AH Knäckebröd Volkoren and Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren are each listed as a 375 g pack containing 25 portions.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g rather than relying on the product name alone. Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fibre per 100 g for Wasa Volkoren, while Jumbo lists 21 g per 100 g for Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren. Check the salt content of both products too.
Before buying, check which grains and seeds the product contains. The varieties reviewed contain rye and/or wheat with gluten; according to their online shop pages, AH Knäckebröd Volkoren and Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren also contain sesame.
Start with the portion and toppings you want to serve. Then use the nutrition information and allergen declaration to compare products on a like-for-like basis.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check whether ‘wholegrain’ appears on the packaging and compare fibre per 100 g. | If I’m looking for a wholegrain product in particular, I should be able to tell from the label. Around 27% of shoppers prioritise wholegrain and fibre above all else. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare salt per 100 g and read the current allergen and ‘may contain’ information. | If I’m having salty toppings or have a relevant allergy, I want to know exactly what’s in the crispbread. For around 27% of shoppers, checking the label is the most important consideration. |
| Size and suitability for toppings | Check the shape, portion size and any ‘Thin’ label; look at the dimensions if the size matters for your toppings. | I’d choose a different crispbread for generous toppings than for a small portion. Size is the main consideration for around 20% of shoppers. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the pack weight, number of portions and whether the variety you want is available. | If I’m stocking up for several breakfasts, the number of pieces in the pack matters, as does being able to get the same variety again. Around 26% of shoppers put this first. |
Products with ‘wholegrain’ in the name can still differ in salt content. Albert Heijn lists 0.7 g of salt per 100 g for AH Knäckebröd Volkoren and 1.2 g per 100 g for Wasa Volkoren.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, especially if you plan to eat several crispbreads with savoury toppings.
Fibre information doesn’t tell you which allergens a product contains. For example, the AH wholegrain variety listed and Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren contain sesame.
If you have a relevant allergy, read the current allergen and ‘may contain’ information on the packaging.
A product name or portion weight won’t tell you the thickness in millimetres. Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren is explicitly labelled ‘Thin’, but that doesn’t tell you how another product is sliced.
Check the shape and dimensions of the crispbread if they’re important for your toppings.
Among the varieties listed, you can compare Wasa Volkoren with Wasa Dun Rogge Volkoren, which is explicitly labelled ‘Thin’.
AH Knäckebröd Volkoren is listed as a 375 g pack containing 25 portions.
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren is listed as a 375 g pack containing 25 portions.
ALDI Netherlands lists a Goud Gebakken wholegrain crispbread variety containing 25 pieces, with a pack weight of 375 g.
Lidl Netherlands lists Volkoren knäckebrod as a 250 g shop product.
Ryvita Original Crispbread is a rye variety; the ingredients described are based on Ryvita’s UK product information.
These Joybuy products are crispbread varieties to consider for a weekend breakfast. Compare the pack weight and check the current packaging if fibre, salt, allergens or size matter to your choice.
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A 375 g pack of crispbread for anyone looking for several portions for a weekend breakfast. Check the shape of the crispbreads if their suitability for your toppings will influence your choice.
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A 235 g rye variety to consider if you’re looking for crispbread to serve with breakfast toppings. Check the portion size and allergens on the packaging.
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A 265 g wholegrain crispbread variety for anyone who pays attention to the type of grain they eat at breakfast. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check the size if you plan to add generous toppings.
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A 260 g wholegrain crispbread variety for breakfast with toppings. Check the nutritional values on the label and see whether the crispbread is the size you’re looking for.
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A 215 g pack of crispbread to consider as a base for toppings. Check the nutrition information, allergens and dimensions when comparing this variety with other breakfast options.
Don’t assume the term indicates a set thickness. Check the shape and dimensions if you want to know whether the crispbread will suit your toppings; a stated portion weight doesn’t tell you how thick it is.
Choose a variety with ‘wholegrain’ on the packaging if you’re specifically looking for a wholegrain cereal product. Also compare fibre and salt per 100 g, as these values vary between the products listed.
Seal the pack well after opening and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing its wholegrain variety in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises keeping its wholegrain variety well sealed.
