For a holiday home, compare similar breakfast cereals per 100 g for their fibre and sugar content, then choose options that suit your guests and the facilities available. Porridge or a wholegrain cereal breakfast can work if you can prepare it as needed. For a crunchy breakfast, compare granola or Cruesli, but check the other nutritional information and allergens too.
If you’re buying breakfast for several mornings, compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g rather than relying only on claims on the front of the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis to compare breakfast cereals.
If you’re not sure what equipment will be available, how a breakfast is prepared may affect what you can bring. Check whether your chosen breakfast needs water, milk, yoghurt or a way to heat it.
If you’re buying for several people, check the ingredients and allergen information for each product. Breakfast cereals may contain cereals containing gluten, nuts, milk or soya, among other things; ingredients vary between products.
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g, then check that the breakfast suits the kitchen, your guests and any dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and sugar | Compare similar products per 100 g for fibre and sugar, and check the ingredients list too. | If fibre is my first criterion, I want to see how the sugar content differs between products. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Preparation | Check what liquid and equipment the preparation instructions require. | If I’m not sure what kitchen equipment will be available, I want to know whether I can make the breakfast there. For around 29% of consumers, ease of preparation is the most important factor. |
| Taste and texture | Consider whether your group would prefer oat flakes, a warm cereal breakfast or a crunchy option, and buy enough for the number of breakfasts you’ll need. | I’m buying for several people and want to bring something they’ll enjoy eating. This shared preference comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information, even for products from a familiar brand. | If someone in the group needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label will determine which options are suitable. For around 14% of consumers, this is the first deciding factor. |
A fibre claim doesn’t tell you how a product compares with an alternative for sugar, other nutritional values or ingredients.
Following the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice, first compare similar breakfast cereals per 100 g, then check the ingredients list.
Packaging may use different serving sizes, so the per-serving values might not describe the same amount of product.
For your initial comparison, always use the nutritional information per 100 g.
Products containing cereals, nuts or other additions can have different allergen information. A product name alone isn’t enough to choose something for the whole group.
Before buying, check the latest label, including any information about ingredients the product may contain.
Porridge and warm cereal breakfasts need suitable facilities for preparation; a crunchy option may need milk or yoghurt instead.
Check what equipment will be available before you set off, and plan what else you’ll need alongside the breakfast cereal.
Two Kellogg's products show why it’s useful to compare each one individually.
A crunchy cereal option to consider if texture and a breakfast with milk or yoghurt are important to you.
A wholegrain cereal breakfast for anyone who can prepare a hot breakfast in their holiday home.
AH Volkoren havermout fijne vlokken is a simple oat option to compare with other breakfast cereals.
Granola amandel cashew is another option to compare if you’re looking for a crunchy product with a high fibre content.
These products offer a choice of crunchy Cruesli, porridge and a wholegrain cereal breakfast. Compare the option that appeals to you with the facilities in your holiday home and your group’s needs.
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A crunchy option for anyone who enjoys a bit of texture at breakfast on holiday. Check the packaging for information about nuts and other allergens before serving it to your group.
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An oat option if you’d like to make a hot breakfast in your holiday home. Before you set off, check whether there’s a microwave or saucepan available, and read the label if you have any dietary requirements.
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A warm cereal breakfast for when you can prepare it as required. Albert Heijn lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g for Brinta Volkoren graanontbijt; this product contains wheat.
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A crunchy option with raisins and hazelnuts for anyone who enjoys that flavour combination. If you’re buying for several people, check the allergen information before you buy.
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An oat option for anyone looking for a simple breakfast base. Check the preparation instructions to see what liquid and kitchen equipment you’ll need.
Compare similar breakfast cereals per 100 g for fibre and sugar. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis for comparing labels. Then check the ingredients list and other nutritional information to find an option that suits you.
Choose a breakfast you can prepare with the equipment available. For porridge or a warm cereal breakfast, check the instructions for the liquid and heating method required. For a crunchy option, consider whether you’ll want to have milk or yoghurt with it.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label. Check the current packaging for the specific product, even if you already know the brand.
No. This claim doesn’t give you the full picture of a breakfast cereal’s nutritional value. Compare sugar and other values per 100 g, and check the ingredients and allergens too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that nutrition claims are terms subject to specific conditions.
