Who is this for?

Anyone looking for something savoury to go with cake

You want a hearty slice of bread with noticeable seeds to enjoy with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake. The texture matters more than the bread’s own sweetness.

Anyone comparing fibre content

You check the fibre per 100 g and consider the size of your usual portion. A product name or the presence of seeds alone won’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains.

Anyone who reads labels carefully

You want to check which grains, allergens and type of salt are listed before buying. This is particularly important if a specific ingredient affects your choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the seeds you’d like to see in your bread. Then use the nutritional information and ingredients list to compare products on a like-for-like basis.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Seeds and texture Check the types of seeds in the ingredients list and the seed percentage, if stated. Also look at the balance of rye and other grains. Alongside cake, I mainly want a hearty bite with noticeable seeds. For around 30% of consumers, that texture is the deciding factor.
Fibre and portion size Compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information, then consider how much you have in a portion. I want to compare the fibre content of different breads, regardless of slice size. Around 50% of consumers prioritise fibre content.
Ingredients and salt Read the allergen information and check the type of salt on the packaging; compare the salt per 100 g. If certain ingredients matter to me, I want to know which grains and potential allergens are listed before buying. For around 20% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming seeded rye bread is made mainly from rye

    According to Jumbo, Jumbo Tarwe Roggebrood Mehrkorn also contains wheat, oats and barley. So, when it comes to multigrain bread, the name is no substitute for the ingredients list.

    If a clear rye base matters to you, check which grains appear first in the ingredients list.

  • Assuming more seeds means more fibre

    Nutritional values vary between products: PLUS lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g for Smaakt Roggebrood bio and 5,7 g per 100 g for SOMA Rheinländer. The presence of seeds won’t tell you these values.

    Always compare fibre and salt per 100 g, then check the portion size.

  • Assuming all breads contain the same type of salt

    Ingredients lists vary: Jumbo lists iodised salt for Mehrkorn, while PLUS lists sea salt for Smaakt Roggebrood bio. Don’t assume all products in this category are the same; check the bread you’re buying.

    Check the type of salt on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen.

  • Thinking unseeded rye bread is the same choice

    Unseeded rye bread may suit you if you’re mainly looking for rye bread, but it won’t have the texture of linseed or sunflower seeds that you’d expect if you specifically want seeded bread.

    Choose an unseeded option only if seeds aren’t a requirement for you.

Brands compared

These examples show how individual breads differ in their seeds, grains and nutritional value; the features mentioned don’t necessarily apply to the entire brand.

Smaakt

Smaakt Roggebrood bio is an option if you’re specifically looking for rye bread with linseed.

  • According to PLUS, this bread contains 53% wholegrain cracked rye grains, 5% linseed and 11 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • It contains rye and, according to PLUS, 1,1 g of salt per 100 g. Check the current packaging before choosing.

Jumbo

Jumbo Tarwe Roggebrood Mehrkorn combines rye with a variety of grains and seeds.

  • Jumbo’s ingredients list includes brown linseed, sunflower seeds and oat flakes; the nutritional information lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The bread contains wheat, rye, oats and barley, and may contain soya.

SOMA

SOMA Rheinländer is a rye and wheat bread for anyone looking for sunflower seeds in their bread.

  • PLUS lists 11% sunflower seeds, 5,7 g of fibre and 0,8 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
  • The bread also contains wheat and barley and may contain hazelnuts; check the current allergen information.

TastyBasics

TastyBasics Linseed Bread is a seeded bread to compare with rye bread, but it isn’t necessarily the same type of product.

  • Albert Heijn’s ingredients information lists wholegrain rye flour, brown and golden linseed, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.
  • The bread reviewed also contains wheat and soya. Check the packaging if these ingredients matter to your choice.

Bolletje

Bolletje Rye Bread is an unseeded option to compare if a rye base matters more to you than seeds.

  • Joybuy lists Bolletje Rye Bread as containing 56% wholegrain cracked rye and 9,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This product contains wheat and rye, and won’t suit you if you prefer visible linseed or sunflower seeds.

Linseed bread on Joybuy

This linseed bread is an alternative to consider if you’re mainly looking for seeds to enjoy with coffee and cake. Check the ingredients if you specifically want rye bread with a clear rye base.

TastyBasics linseed bread, 5 pieces

TastyBasics linseed bread, 5 pieces

If you’re looking for bread with linseed to enjoy with coffee and cake, this is an alternative to compare with rye bread.

Check the rye content and allergens on the current packaging if a rye base or particular ingredients matter to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Is seeded rye bread gluten-free?

No, don’t assume it is: the seeded breads discussed here contain rye, and some also contain wheat, barley or oats. If you’re following a diet that excludes grains containing gluten, check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.

Does linseed in the name tell you how much fibre the bread contains?

No. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g instead. PLUS lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g for Smaakt Roggebrood bio; for the other bread discussed here, SOMA Rheinländer with sunflower seeds, PLUS lists 5,7 g per 100 g. Also consider how much bread you have in a portion.

Does all rye bread contain iodised salt?

You can’t assume this is the case for every product. Jumbo lists iodised salt for Tarwe Roggebrood Mehrkorn, while PLUS lists sea salt for Smaakt Roggebrood bio. Check the ingredients list of the bread you choose; the type of salt alone won’t tell you your total iodine intake.

How should I store packaged seeded rye bread?

Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging of the bread you’ve chosen. After opening, also check whether the label gives any further storage advice.