If you usually have breakfast at home, you can measure out a regular portion of granola from a larger bag. If you want to grab a portion to take with you without weighing it, only choose a single-serve pack if it clearly states how many individual portions it contains. A serving size in the nutritional information doesn’t mean the granola is individually packed.
If you don’t want to weigh out a portion at work or on the go, check whether the granola really is packed in individual portions. A regular bag with a stated serving size won’t save you that preparation.
A larger bag could suit you if you have breakfast at home and want to measure out a regular amount yourself. Albert Heijn lists a 40 g serving for AH Granola Nuts 0% Added Sugar; Jumbo also gives nutritional values per 30 g for Jumbo’s Granola Protein. These amounts apply to those specific products, not to all granola.
Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety you want to buy. This is especially important if you need to avoid certain ingredients or want to compare nutritional values per serving.
Choose this if: you want to take a portion with you without weighing it, and the pack clearly states the amount in each individual portion.
Bear in mind: a product’s stated serving size may refer to a larger bag.
Choose this if: you usually have breakfast at home and want to decide how much granola to use.
Bear in mind: if you want to take it with you, you’ll need to measure out and pack a portion in advance.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience and portions | Check whether the contents are individually packed and how many grams are in each pack. | If I want to take my breakfast with me, I want to know whether I can grab a single portion without weighing it. Convenience is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | If I pay attention to particular ingredients or nutritional values, I want to be able to check what’s in my chosen portion. Around 33% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the size of the bag and the storage instructions once opened. | If I don’t have granola every day, I want to choose an amount I can use and store. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
A product can show nutritional values per serving and still be sold in one larger bag. For example, Albert Heijn and Jumbo give serving sizes for granola sold in 350 g bags.
If you want a ready-to-go portion, look for the number of individual packs and the amount in each one.
A claim about sugars or protein doesn’t tell you which allergens a variety contains. The granolas described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo include cereals containing gluten and nuts; Jumbo’s Granola Protein also contains soya.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack you choose.
Albert Heijn sells granola in larger bags, including 350 g bags of AH Granola Nuts 0% Added Sugar.
Jumbo sells its own-brand granola in 500 g bags and Jumbo’s Granola Protein in a 350 g bag.
Zonnatura lists the granola varieties Crunchy Cacao, Almond Cashew and Classic Crunchy; Albert Heijn sells them in 350 g bags.
Cruesli is crunchy muesli, not necessarily granola. Albert Heijn sells Quaker Cruesli in packs ranging from 400 g to 850 g.
ALDI lists Golden Bridge Granola in a 500 g pack, with varieties containing nuts and seeds or red fruits.
These products include granola in larger packs and one variety of crunchy muesli. They’re suitable if you want to measure out your own portions at home; check the packaging if you specifically need individual portions to take with you.
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An option if you want to measure out your own portion of crunchy muesli at home rather than choosing granola.
400 g pack. Check whether it contains individual portions if you want breakfast without having to weigh anything out.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
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For a breakfast at home where you measure out your own amount of granola.
330 g pack. If you want to take a single portion with you, check how the contents are packed.
If you have dietary requirements or allergies, don’t rely on the product name alone: read the current ingredients and allergen information.
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For anyone who wants to measure out their own portion of granola at home.
350 g pack. Check the serving size on the current packaging before measuring out a portion.
To compare nutritional values, use the information on the pack you choose and check the allergen information.
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A multipack for anyone who regularly measures out their own granola at home.
Six 350 g bags; these aren’t individual breakfast portions.
Check the current nutritional and allergen information for this variety before choosing it.
No. A serving size tells you what quantity the nutritional information refers to, not how the contents are packed. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list serving sizes of 40 g and 30 g respectively for granola sold in 350 g bags.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety and pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are labelled on pre-packed foods; granola can contain different cereals, nuts and other allergens depending on the variety.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. Seal the bag after use as directed, and check the instructions if you plan to measure out portions in advance.
No. A statement about added sugars isn’t the same as a statement about total sugar content. Albert Heijn lists 0 g added sugars per 100 g for AH Granola Nuts 0% Added Sugar; also check the nutritional information for that variety.
