If you want pre-portioned oats that are ready quickly, Quaker Oats Express Natural is one option: Albert Heijn lists a preparation time of two minutes and 9 g of fibre per 100 g. If you’d rather choose your own portions, compare plain wholegrain oats by fibre per 100 g, preparation method and ingredients. When shopping for an Asian night, oats are an extra cupboard staple for breakfast or a snack, not a substitute for dinner.
You’re picking up something for a quick breakfast or snack alongside your shopping for an Asian night. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Quaker Oats Express varieties mentioned are ready in two minutes.
You check the fibre per 100 g rather than relying only on a claim on the front of the pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list values ranging from 7,2 g to 10,0 g of fibre per 100 g of dry product for the varieties discussed.
You want to decide how much porridge to make and don’t need individual sachets. Compare fine and coarse oats by preparation method, ingredients and pack size.
First decide which nutritional information and ingredients matter most to you; then compare how the oats are prepared and packaged.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g of dry product; keep prepared portions made with milk separate. | If fibre is my main reason for choosing oats, I want to compare products on the same nutritional basis. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Preparation and portions | Check the preparation time and method, as well as the amount of liquid needed per portion. | On a busy morning, I want to do as little measuring as possible and make a bowl quickly. Around 29% of consumers say convenience is the main reason for their choice. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen warning for the variety you choose; if necessary, look for an explicit gluten-free statement. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the packaging has to meet my requirements before preparation time or fibre comes into the equation. This check is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Pack format | Compare individual sachets with a larger pack that lets you measure out your own portions. | I don’t always use the same amount and would rather decide on my own portions. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
The claim refers to the composition of a product, not the amount of fibre one portion adds to your diet.
Also check the nutritional information per portion and take into account what else you eat. Under European Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the claim ‘high in fibre’ requires at least 6 g of fibre per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal.
Albert Heijn lists the fibre in a portion of Brinta prepared with oats and semi-skimmed milk. This is measured on a different basis from the dry values per 100 g for Quaker and Jumbo.
Where possible, compare nutritional values per 100 g of dry product, and use portion values to assess the amount in your own serving.
Individual sachets are pre-portioned; with a larger pack of oats, you choose the amount yourself, but you’ll need to measure it out.
Choose the pack format that suits how often you make porridge and how much you want to use each time.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Quaker Oats Express Natural may contain soya, barley and wheat; the Protein variety contains soya. Warnings vary by product.
Check the current label on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises anyone following a strict gluten-free diet to look for a ‘gluten-free’ statement or the Crossed Grain symbol.
The Oats Express varieties reviewed come in individual sachets and, according to Albert Heijn, are ready in two minutes.
According to Albert Heijn, the Brinta Porridge Oats discussed are made from extra-fine oats and take just a few minutes to prepare.
The Jumbo Wholegrain Coarse Oats discussed are sold in a larger pack for anyone who wants to choose their own portions.
Lidl Netherlands lists oats in a 500 g pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists Golden Bridge fine wholegrain porridge oats in a 500 g pack.
These individually packed Quaker Express varieties are a quick breakfast or snack to enjoy alongside your shopping for an Asian night. Compare the Natural and Protein varieties for fibre, ingredients and allergens.
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A handy option if you want pre-portioned oats for a quick breakfast or snack.
Joybuy lists a preparation time of two minutes and 9 g of fibre per 100 g. If you have allergies, check the current pack: the Natural variety discussed may contain soya, barley and wheat.
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Worth comparing if you want to consider the protein content on the label as well as fibre.
Albert Heijn lists 7,2 g of fibre and 22 g of protein per 100 g for the Protein variety, with a preparation time of two minutes. It contains soya; check the current allergen information before choosing.
In the EU, the claim ‘high in fibre’ can be used under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 when a product contains at least 6 g of fibre per 100 g or 3 g of fibre per 100 kcal. The claim doesn’t tell you how much fibre is in your prepared portion, so also check the amount you use.
No, don’t rely on the product name alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises looking for a ‘gluten-free’ statement or the Crossed Grain symbol; also read the allergen warning on the pack you choose.
Where possible, compare products on the same basis, such as per 100 g of dry product. You can’t directly compare the fibre value Albert Heijn lists for a prepared portion of Brinta with semi-skimmed milk against the dry values per 100 g for Quaker or Jumbo.
Treat instant oats as an extra for breakfast or a snack when doing this shop, not as a replacement for an Asian-inspired dinner. Choose a variety based on its preparation, nutritional information and ingredients, according to what matters for that separate occasion.
