When comparing granola for breakfast at your holiday home, check the fibre and sugar content per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information before stocking up. If you’re also looking for nuts or extra protein, check the nutritional information and allergen declaration for the exact variety. Store an opened pack as directed on the label.
You want to bring granola with you or buy it when you arrive, and be able to compare the fibre content without relying only on the front of the pack. To do this, compare the nutritional information per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
You’re looking for granola to eat with yoghurt, milk or quark, and want to distinguish between the sugars shown in the nutrition table and those added according to the ingredients list.
If your guests have different allergies or preferences, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergens in the variety you choose. If you also want to compare protein content, check that value per 100 g too.
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g, then check that the ingredients, packaging and availability suit the breakfasts you’ll be having at your holiday home.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre content | Compare the grams of fibre per 100 g. Consider any claim on the front alongside the nutrition table. | I want to compare fibre content clearly at breakfast, even when packs list different serving sizes; around 36% of consumers prioritise fibre content that they can check for themselves. |
| Sugars and added ingredients | Check the sugar content per 100 g as well as the ingredients list. No added sugars doesn’t mean sugar-free. | For a breakfast I make regularly, I want to know which sugars the granola contains and what has been added. Around 29% of consumers say this is their main consideration. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the allergen declaration for the exact variety, including any ‘may contain’ statements. | If several guests are eating from the same pack, I need to take their allergies into account; that’s why around 21% of consumers make the ingredients their primary consideration. |
| Pack size and availability | Check whether the pack size is right for the number of breakfasts you need, and where you can buy the variety you’ve chosen. | I want to stock up on enough granola for my stay without being limited to an unsuitable pack size or having to shop somewhere else; around 14% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration when stocking up. |
A fibre claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar the granola contains or which allergens are in it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that a nutrition claim relates to a particular property of a product.
Compare fibre, sugars and the other nutritional information per 100 g, and read the ingredients list.
A variety with no added sugars can still contain sugars. Jumbo lists 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g for Quaker Cruesli Zero Sugar Added Naturel.
Read the claim alongside the ‘of which sugars’ line and the energy value on the pack.
When you’re sharing breakfast supplies, an ingredient or a ‘may contain’ statement could make all the difference. For Amandel Cashew, Zonnatura lists wheat, almonds, cashews and soya, among other ingredients; for TastyBasics Naturel, Jumbo lists soya and oats.
Before buying, check the allergen declaration for the exact flavour you want to take with you.
A pack that provides enough for several breakfasts tells you nothing by itself about its fibre content or whether it’s suitable for all your guests.
First check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen, then decide whether it’s large enough for your stay.
Within the granola range, you can compare the fibre content and ingredients of individual varieties.
The Zero Sugar Added varieties are worth considering if you want to compare sugars and ingredients as well as fibre.
The Naturel variety is an option for comparing both fibre and protein in the nutritional information.
ALDI’s own-brand granola comes in a 500 g pack, which you can compare with the amount you need for breakfast.
These Quaker Cruesli varieties are worth a look if you’re shopping for granola for several breakfasts. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g to help you choose, and check the allergens in each flavour if you’ll be sharing.
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If you’re looking for a natural variety for breakfast at your holiday home, compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g on the pack and check the allergens for all your guests.
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If you’d like a variety with apple, pecan and cinnamon, check the allergen declaration because it contains pecan. Compare the sugar and fibre content using the values per 100 g on the pack.
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If you’re after a chocolate flavour, check the value per 100 g on the label before including this variety in a fibre comparison. Also check the ingredients and allergens.
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If you’re looking for a variety with raisins and hazelnuts, check that these ingredients are suitable for all your guests. For an accurate comparison, read the fibre and sugar content per 100 g on the pack.
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If you’re looking for a natural variety to eat with yoghurt, for example, compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g first. Read the ingredients list too if you want to avoid added sugars.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘high fibre’ nutrition claim requires at least 6 g of fibre per 100 g or 3 g of fibre per 100 kcal. The claim alone tells you nothing about the granola’s sugar, fat or allergen content, so check the rest of the nutritional information too.
Compare fibre per 100 g when weighing up different granolas. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis to compare breakfast cereals too. Also consider how much you’ll actually eat.
No. A variety with no added sugars can still contain sugars. For example, Jumbo lists 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g for Quaker Cruesli Zero Sugar Added Naturel. For the variety you choose, check both the ingredients list and the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutrition table.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For Zonnatura Bio Granola Classic Crunchy, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place in a sealed pack. Close the pack after use, and check the label separately for any other variety.
