Shoppers who check pack weight
You’re looking for rye bread to have as a snack at home and want to know how much bread you get in each pack. Compare the net weight, especially when choosing between 400 g and 500 g packs.
Who is this relevant to?
Shoppers comparing nutritional information
You check the fibre, salt and wholegrain information before choosing a late-night snack. Use the nutritional information for the product you’re actually buying, rather than an average for rye bread.
Shoppers who rely on the label
You check the ingredients and allergen information before choosing rye bread. If iodine is relevant to your dietary choices, also check whether the label says anything about the salt used.
What should you look out for?
Start by considering how much bread suits the way you snack. Then compare the nutritional information on the same weight basis and check any ingredients that matter to you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack weight | Check the net weight and make sure you’re comparing the same variety. 400 g and 500 g packs don’t contain the same amount of bread. | If I have a slice of rye bread at home now and then, I want to know how much I’m bringing home. Around 50% of consumers put this first. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the ingredients and any serving information on the pack. | For a late-night snack, I want to see how much fibre and salt my chosen rye bread contains. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the allergen information. If you have a question about iodine, look for details of the salt or baker’s salt used. | I need to know whether the ingredients suit my dietary choices before eating. For around 17% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all packs are the same size
Rye bread is sold in packs of different sizes, including 400 g and 500 g. If you only look at the front of the pack, you could miss the difference in quantity.
Check the net weight and make sure you’re looking at the same variety of bread.
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Assuming all rye bread contains iodine
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that iodine compounds may be present in bread when baker’s salt is added. This doesn’t tell you what’s in a particular rye bread.
Check the label or ask the manufacturer which salt was used in the variety you’ve chosen.
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Confusing rye bread with gluten-free bread
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, rye is a grain that contains gluten. Other allergens also depend on the variety you choose.
If you follow a gluten-free diet, look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and always check the latest allergen information.
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Assuming all rye bread has the same fibre content
An average nutritional value doesn’t necessarily reflect the composition of a specific brand or product.
Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g on the packaging of the products you’ve chosen.
Brands compared
Van Dijk's
Van Dijk's Frisian rye bread is listed in a 500 g pack by Dirk and Jumbo.
- Jumbo lists ten slices per pack for its artisan Frisian variety.
- Check the ingredients for the specific variety you choose.
Bolletje
Bolletje Frisian rye bread is listed in a 500 g pack by Jumbo and PLUS.
- For the 500 g pack of Bolletje Rye Bread on Joybuy, the listing states that it contains 56% wholegrain cracked rye and 9.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Don’t apply this nutritional information to another Bolletje variety without checking its label.
Brood van Soma
Soma Bread offers several styles, including Oberländer wheat-rye bread and Brabant rye bread.
- PLUS lists both of these varieties in 400 g packs.
- Oberländer wheat-rye bread and Brabant rye bread are different varieties, so check which ingredients apply to the one you choose.
Rye bread on Joybuy
These rye breads are worth considering if you’re choosing a late-night snack based mainly on pack size and nutritional information. Check the latest label on each product for ingredients and allergens.
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Bolletje Rye Bread, 500 g
If you’re comparing fibre and grain ingredients, Joybuy lists 9.1 g of fibre per 100 g and 56% wholegrain cracked rye for this product.
The pack contains 500 g. Rye contains gluten, so check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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TastyBasics Rye Bread, 9 pieces
The pack is described as containing nine pieces, which is useful if you want to have one piece per snack.
Check the label for the net weight, nutritional information and allergens. Rye contains gluten.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dutch rye bread have to contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that all rye bread does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label or ask the manufacturer which salt is used in the variety you’ve chosen.
Is ordinary rye bread gluten-free?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, rye is a grain that contains gluten. If you need to eat gluten-free, look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the latest label.
How long can you keep opened dark rye bread?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, you can keep opened dark rye bread in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for one to three months. Throw away any bread with mould.
How do I compare the nutritional information for two rye breads?
Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g for both products. Also check the ingredients and consider how much you actually plan to eat as a snack. An average value for rye bread won’t necessarily match the variety you’ve chosen.