For a coffee table, start by comparing the total sugars per 100 g of crispbread: Wasa lists 1.0 g for Falu Rågrut, also known as Volkoren in the Netherlands, while Jumbo lists 2.4 g for Knäckebröd Volkoren. Then choose based on the toppings, fibre, salt and allergens that matter to your guests. Check the packaging you buy for the latest information.
You’re looking for crispbread as a less sweet option and comparing total sugars per 100 g. Choose the toppings separately, as their nutritional values aren’t included in those for the crispbread.
You’re checking which grains are used and how much fibre the crispbread contains, as well as its salt content, texture and allergens. Wasa and Jumbo’s product information shows that these features vary between options.
Before serving, check which ingredients and warnings are relevant to your guests. The Wasa, Jumbo and Ryvita options described aren’t automatically suitable for anyone who needs to avoid gluten-containing grains.
First, compare like-for-like crispbread per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre when reading nutrition tables. Then decide which criteria matter most for your coffee table, and check the current label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and read the ingredients list. Assess sweet toppings separately. | I want to serve something with coffee without relying solely on wording on the front of the pack; for around 42% of consumers, the sugar content of the crispbread itself comes first. |
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check which grains are used and compare fibre and salt per 100 g. | If I’m looking for a wholegrain base for toppings, I want to know how the options differ in fibre and salt. Around 33% of consumers give this consideration the highest priority. |
| Allergens when serving | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on each pack. | The crispbread I serve must be suitable for the ingredients my guests avoid; for around 25% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
The ‘of which sugars’ line includes all the sugars in the product, not just any added sugar. Wording on the front of the pack won’t tell you how two options compare per 100 g.
Compare the nutrition tables of similar products side by side, then read the ingredients lists.
The sugar content of crispbread doesn’t include what you serve on top. Sweet toppings will therefore affect your choice for the coffee table.
Decide in advance which toppings to offer, and consider putting out a savoury option too.
Rye, wheat and barley are listed in the product information described here. Terms such as ‘wholegrain’ and ‘lower in sugars’ don’t indicate whether a product is suitable for someone avoiding gluten-containing grains.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the guest in question. If needed, choose a separate suitable product and use separate serving utensils.
The information given for Wasa Delikatess comes from a Swedish product page, while the information for Ryvita Dark Rye comes from a British one. A Dutch pack on sale may give different information that could affect your purchase.
When buying, compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the specific pack.
Wasa describes Falu Rågrut as a wholegrain rye option, also called Volkoren in the Netherlands. According to Wasa, Delikatess is a thin crispbread made from 100% wholegrain rye.
Ryvita Dark Rye is a rye-based crispbread option for anyone looking to compare products made with this grain.
Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren is a supermarket option for which Jumbo provides values per 100 g as well as information per 15 g serving.
Lidl Netherlands describes a 250 g pack of Volkoren knäckebrod.
These crispbread options give you a starting point for comparing toppings and nutritional information when having coffee with friends. When choosing, check the sugars per 100 g on each pack, along with any allergens relevant to your guests.
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A rye option to consider as a base for toppings. Compare the sugars and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving it to guests.
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A 375 g pack of wholegrain crispbread to compare if you’re serving several guests. As well as the sugars, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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You can compare this wholegrain option with other types of crispbread as a base for toppings. Use the same per-100 g measure for a fair comparison, and check the allergens before serving.
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If you want to compare fibre as well as sugars, check the nutritional information per 100 g for this option. Assess the allergens and your chosen toppings separately.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for crispbread as a base for toppings. To compare fibre, sugars and allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.
For similar options, compare the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g, as serving sizes can vary. Then read the ingredients list if you also want to know which sources of sugar have been added. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g.
No. The sugar content of the crispbread doesn’t include the toppings you serve with it. Also consider fibre, salt and any ingredients or allergens that matter to your guests.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product; ‘wholegrain’ or a low sugar content doesn’t indicate whether it’s suitable. The Wasa Falu Rågrut, Jumbo Knäckebröd Volkoren and Ryvita Dark Rye options described list gluten-containing grains or possible other sources of gluten.
Don’t assume this is the case for every crispbread: check the ingredients list on the pack you buy. A 2008 agreement published by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport describes efforts to promote iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes, but doesn’t confirm which salt is used in any specific crispbread.
