When comparing crispbreads for your afternoon coffee, look beyond the ‘wholegrain’ claim and check the ingredients, fibre and salt per 100 g, as well as the portion you eat. A rye option with a short ingredients list is a good choice if you want to decide on the flavour with your own toppings. For thin crackers, seeded varieties or larger packs, also consider allergens, portion size and how quickly you’ll get through them.
If you want crispbread as a snack with your coffee, check how much fibre it contains per 100 g and how large your usual portion is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain cereal products as a source of fibre.
If salt, gluten, sesame or other ingredients matter to your choice, read the ingredients list and allergen information for the specific variety. Rye, wheat and sesame varieties may differ.
A larger pack can be practical if you eat it often. Compare the net weight with how much you use, and consider whether you can keep the crackers dry and properly sealed after opening.
Start with the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. Then consider the portion, toppings and pack size that suit your coffee break.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check which wholegrains are listed in the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g. | If fibre is my priority, I want to know what the cracker itself contains rather than relying on the front of the pack. This is the main consideration for around 36% of shoppers. |
| Portion and toppings | First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then check the weight of your portion and what you put on it. | With my afternoon coffee, I want to choose a cracker that suits the amount I eat and the toppings I have. This combination is the most important consideration for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Salt and allergens | Read the salt content per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. | If I need to watch my salt intake or avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to assume that all wholegrain varieties contain the same things. This check matters most to around 21% of shoppers. |
| Pack size and how much you use | Check the net weight and whether you can keep the pack dry and sealed after opening. | If I eat crispbread regularly, I want a quantity I can get through while keeping the crackers crisp. This is the main consideration for around 14% of shoppers. |
The front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much fibre and salt the specific variety contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the back of the pack too.
Compare the ingredients, fibre, salt and allergens before choosing a variety.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages list 15 g portions, while Jumbo gives a 9 g portion for Wasa Thin Rye Wholegrain. This means the value per cracker isn’t necessarily based on the same serving size.
Compare values per 100 g first, then use the portion value to work out how much you eat.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether crispbread contains iodine just from the fact that it contains salt.
Check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer which type of salt is used in the specific variety.
Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. If a pack is going to last longer, you’ll also need to be able to seal it properly and store it somewhere dry after opening.
Check the allergen information first, then choose a pack size that suits how much you use.
Jumbo lists products including 260 g Wasa Wholegrain and 220 g Wasa Thin Rye Wholegrain.
Ryvita’s UK product page describes Dark Rye Crispbread as containing 92 g of wholegrain rye flour per 100 g of product.
AH Wholegrain Crispbread is a 375 g own-brand variety made with wholemeal wheat and rye flour.
Jumbo Wholegrain Crispbread is a 375 g own-brand variety; Jumbo also lists Wasa varieties.
Lidl Netherlands lists 250 g Wholegrain Crispbread as a product available in store.
ALDI Netherlands lists 375 g Golden-Baked Wholegrain Crispbread and a robust 265 g wholegrain and seed variety.
These crispbread varieties come in different pack sizes, for anyone who likes a cracker with or without toppings alongside their afternoon coffee. Before choosing, compare the current ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variety.
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A rye cracker to enjoy with toppings alongside your afternoon coffee. The pack contains 235 g; check the ingredients and allergen information if rye, barley or sesame are relevant to your choice.
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A good option if you want to compare the fibre content of different crackers during your coffee break. The pack contains 300 g; check the nutritional information per 100 g and, if you have relevant allergies, read the information on the pack.
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A wholegrain crispbread to consider as a snack with toppings. The pack contains 265 g; compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the allergen information for this variety.
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The 375 g pack may suit regular use at home. Check the ingredients on the current pack before comparing this variety for its wholegrain content, and read the allergen information too.
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A rye-based option for anyone who likes to choose their own toppings to go with an afternoon coffee. The Joybuy product listing describes three ingredients and 100% wholegrain rye, and lists 1.25 g of salt per 100 g. Check the fibre on the current pack if that is an important factor in your choice.
Compare the ingredients, fibre and salt per 100 g, then consider the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises looking beyond claims on the front of the pack; your toppings also contribute to the finished snack.
No. The rye or wheat varieties discussed here are not gluten-free. Some varieties also contain sesame, so check the allergen information on the specific pack.
You can’t tell from the salt information alone. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer which type of salt is used in the product.
Store the crispbread somewhere dry and seal the pack securely after opening. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack of the variety you buy.
