If you like to put together your own breakfast bowl
You’re looking for a simple oat base and want to compare ingredients and fibre per 100 g before measuring out a portion and choosing your toppings.
Who are these options for?
If you want to keep preparation to a minimum
You want a warm bowl without having to measure out much. Extra-fine oats or individual portions can be practical; check the preparation instructions for the variety you choose.
If you need gluten-free oats
If you have coeliac disease, seeing oats listed as an ingredient isn’t enough to confirm a product is suitable. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises looking for the official Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, compare the ingredients and fibre content on the same basis. Then decide how much preparation you’re happy to do. If you have coeliac disease, checking the symbol and the current packaging takes priority over the convenience of a particular variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and ingredients | Compare fibre per 100 g of dry product and read the ingredients list for the exact variety. | If I’m putting together my own breakfast bowl, I want to know which oat base I’m using before adding anything else. This would be the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Ease of preparation | Check the preparation time and whether you need to measure out a portion or get individual servings. | A warm bowl that takes little preparation is a better fit when your morning is busy. Convenience would come first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | If you have coeliac disease, look for the official Crossed Grain symbol and read the current allergen information. | If you have coeliac disease or a relevant allergy, you’ll want to check that this particular pack is suitable. This would be the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing fibre per bowl with fibre per 100 g
A prepared bowl and dry porridge oats aren’t being compared on the same basis. The portion you choose and any toppings also affect the nutritional value of your breakfast.
First compare the fibre per 100 g of the dry product, then look at the portion you actually use.
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Assuming regular oats are gluten-free
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that oats can be contaminated with gluten. A product isn’t suitable for someone with coeliac disease just because it says it contains oats or wholegrain oats.
If you have coeliac disease, check for the official Crossed Grain symbol and read the allergen information on the current packaging.
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Assuming fibre guarantees an energy boost
The fibre content of porridge oats alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the whole breakfast bowl. The portion and any toppings matter too.
Choose based on the product’s ingredients and nutrition information, and assess any toppings separately.
Brands to consider
Brinta
Brinta Porridge Oats are made with extra-fine oats for a warm bowl with minimal preparation.
- Albert Heijn lists 100% rolled oats as the only ingredient in Brinta Porridge Oats.
- The product information mentions possible traces of wheat and rye. If you have coeliac disease, check separately for the official Crossed Grain symbol.
Quaker
Quaker offers both a standard pack of porridge oats and an Express variety in individual portions.
- Jumbo lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g for Quaker Porridge Oats 600 g. Albert Heijn lists the same fibre content and a two-minute preparation time for Quaker Oats Express Natural.
- Individual portions save you measuring, but check the ingredients, serving size and allergen information for each variety.
Jumbo
The Jumbo range includes own-brand wholegrain porridge oats in different flake sizes and pack formats.
- If you want to measure out your own portions, you could consider a 1 kg pack of fine wholegrain porridge oats.
- Read the ingredients and nutrition information on the pack you choose to compare fibre content.
Golden Bridge (ALDI)
ALDI lists a 500 g pack of Golden Bridge fine wholegrain porridge oats.
- The fine-flake description can help you choose the texture you prefer.
- Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g on the pack before weighing this variety up against other products.
Leev
Albert Heijn describes Leev OERRR 300 g as organic, gluten-free porridge oats.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g for this 300 g variety.
- If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely on the product description alone: check for the official Crossed Grain symbol and read the allergen information on the pack.
Porridge products on Joybuy
This selection includes individual portions as well as packs you can measure from yourself. For your weekend breakfast, compare the preparation, ingredients and nutrition information for the variety you choose.
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Quaker Express Porridge Oats 324 g
An individual portion pack for a warm bowl without having to measure anything out.
The product information says these porridge oats take two minutes to prepare. It lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g for this 324 g variety.
If you have coeliac disease, check for the official Crossed Grain symbol and the current allergen information.
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Brinta Porridge Oats 450 g
An extra-fine oat option if you want a warm breakfast bowl that takes little preparation.
The product information for this 450 g variety lists 100% rolled oats and 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
The allergen information mentions possible traces of wheat and rye. If you have coeliac disease, check for the official Crossed Grain symbol too.
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Zonnatura Organic Whole Wheat Oatmeal 500 g
A pack you can measure portions from for your weekend breakfast.
Compare the fibre per 100 g and the ingredients on the pack with those of other porridge oat varieties.
Read the current allergen information if it’s relevant to your choice.
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Quaker Porridge Oats 600 g
A standard pack for measuring out your own breakfast portions.
Jumbo and Joybuy list 100% wholegrain porridge oats and 9 g of fibre per 100 g for this 600 g variety.
If you have coeliac disease, check for the official Crossed Grain symbol and the current information about possible traces of wheat and barley.
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Quaker Porridge Oats 375 g
A smaller pack for measuring out your own portions of porridge oats.
Use the nutrition information on the pack to compare fibre per 100 g of dry product with other varieties.
If you have coeliac disease, check for the official Crossed Grain symbol and read the current allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
How much fibre is in a portion of porridge oats?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 4.4 g of fibre for 40 g of porridge oats. The amount in your portion depends on the product you choose and how much you use, so check the nutrition information per 100 g on the pack too.
Can I eat regular porridge oats if I have coeliac disease?
Regular porridge oats aren’t automatically suitable for people with coeliac disease. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says oats can be contaminated with gluten, so check for the official Crossed Grain symbol and read the allergen information on the current packaging.
Do individual sachets contain more fibre than regular porridge oats?
The pack format doesn’t determine the fibre content: Jumbo lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g for Quaker Porridge Oats 600 g, and Albert Heijn lists the same amount for Quaker Oats Express Natural. For other varieties, always compare the fibre per 100 g of dry product. Choose individual portions mainly if you value the convenience of not having to measure them out.