For a fibre-conscious choice, first compare the fibre per 100 g and per piece. Then choose a thin or satisfyingly substantial crunch to enjoy with your coffee and cake. Wasa lists 21 g of fibre per 100 g for Thin Rye Wholegrain and 20 g per 100 g for Rustic, but the textures differ. Check the salt and allergen information on the pack you choose, too, and don’t assume that iodised baker’s salt has been used.
If you eat crispbread regularly, comparing the figures per 100 g and per piece is more useful than relying on the word ‘wholegrain’ alone. Product information from Wasa and Bolletje shows that the fibre content per piece varies, too.
If you’d rather have a thin cracker than a substantial rye crunch with your cake, texture is worth considering. Wasa describes Thin Rye Wholegrain as thin and Rustic as substantial.
If you need to check for gluten-containing cereals, sesame or milk, it’s important to read the allergen information for the exact variant you choose. If iodised baker’s salt matters to you, check whether it’s explicitly listed among the ingredients. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, its use isn’t compulsory.
Start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving. Decide what sort of texture you’d like with your cake, then check the label on the exact variant you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Compare the fibre per 100 g and, if you usually eat a few pieces, per piece or serving as well. | If crispbread is a regular part of my meals, I want to know how much fibre my usual serving contains. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this fibre comparison. |
| Crunch and flavour | Check whether the variant is described as thin or substantial, and whether it contains sesame. | With soft cake, I want either a light cracker or a distinctly crunchy contrast. Around 30% of consumers say their texture preference matters most. |
| Label | Check the allergens and salt content. If you have a question about iodine, look specifically for baker’s salt or iodised salt. | If ingredients or salt are key to my choice, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘wholegrain’ in the product name. Around 30% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Wholegrain crispbreads don’t all contain the same amount of fibre. Jumbo lists 10.9 g per 100 g for the variant reviewed, while Wasa lists 21 g per 100 g for Thin Rye Wholegrain.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, if you usually eat a set serving, check the value per piece as well.
Ingredients vary between variants. Wasa Thin Rye Wholegrain contains sesame and may contain traces of milk; Wasa Lightweight lists milk ingredients.
Check the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.
A listing for salt doesn’t confirm that iodised baker’s salt has been used. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory.
If you have a question about iodine, look for an explicit mention on the label or ask the manufacturer.
The Wasa variants reviewed range from thin rye crispbread to the substantial Rustic variety.
The wholegrain variant reviewed combines wheat and rye with barley and added plant fibre.
AH Wholegrain Crispbread is a wheat and rye variety in a 375 g pack.
The Jumbo Wholegrain Crispbread variant reviewed comes in a 375 g pack.
Lidl Nederland lists Wholegrain crispbread in a 250 g pack.
This selection includes wholegrain crispbreads made with different grains and offering a range of textures to enjoy with coffee and cake. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the variant you choose before deciding.
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For anyone looking for a substantial, crunchy bite with their cake. The pack contains 215 g; if you have allergies, check the latest information about rye and possible traces.
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For anyone who wants to compare the nutritional value of wholegrain crackers per serving. The pack contains 300 g; check the label for fibre per piece and allergen information.
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For anyone looking for a wholegrain mix to enjoy with coffee and cake. Joybuy product information lists 14 g of fibre per 100 g for this 265 g pack; the ingredients list wheat, rye and sesame.
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Worth considering if you’d prefer a thin cracker with your cake. The pack contains 300 g; compare the fibre content per 100 g on the label and check the allergen information.
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For anyone considering a larger pack of wholegrain crispbread for coffee breaks. The pack contains 375 g; compare the fibre per serving and read the allergen information on the pack you choose.
No, fibre content varies from one product to another. Jumbo lists 10.9 g per 100 g for the wholegrain variant reviewed, while Wasa lists 21 g per 100 g for Thin Rye Wholegrain. If you usually eat a similar-sized serving, compare the amount per piece as well.
It depends on the sort of crunch you’d like with your cake. Wasa describes Thin Rye Wholegrain as thin and Rustic as substantial. Choose a thin variety if you want a light cracker, or a substantial one for a crunchy contrast.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is explicitly listed among the ingredients for the variant you choose, or ask the manufacturer.
At the very least, check which gluten-containing cereals the variant you choose contains, and look separately for sesame and milk. For example, Wasa Thin Rye Wholegrain contains sesame and may contain traces of milk; ingredients vary between products.
Close the pack tightly after opening and store the crispbread in a dry place. Wasa gives this advice for its wholegrain variety; Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Wholegrain Crispbread in a sealed tin.
