For lunches in a small household, start by choosing crispbread labelled as wholegrain, then pick a pack size that suits how often you eat it. Next, compare fibre and salt per 100 g, check the allergens and consider your topping as part of the whole lunch. A smaller pack is not automatically half a loaf, nor does it guarantee there will be no waste.
If you don’t eat crispbread every day, a 375 g pack may leave you with more opened crispbread than you want. So compare the pack weights: the products mentioned here also include packs weighing 250 to 265 g. Seal an opened pack well and store it in a dry place.
If you’re looking for a wholegrain base, check the product description rather than relying on its colour or a fibre claim. Then compare the nutritional information, including fibre and salt, per 100 g.
Crispbread is the base for your lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests toppings such as vegetables, pulses, eggs and 100% nut butter. Choose what suits the rest of your lunch and your ingredient preferences.
First decide whether wholegrain and a smaller opened supply are your priorities. Then consider the nutritional information, ingredients and pack as a whole: the cracker label doesn’t tell you what else is on your lunch plate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check whether the product is labelled as wholegrain and compare fibre per 100 g. Include salt in the same label comparison. | I want a clearly labelled wholegrain base for lunch, so I compare the fibre values of the packs I’m considering; this is the main priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Pack weight | Compare the weight in grams with how often you eat crispbread, and check the storage advice once opened. | If I only eat crispbread occasionally, I don’t want to store more opened product than necessary. A smaller supply is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| The rest of your lunch | Think about what you want to put on top, and compare the cracker’s nutritional information as part of your lunch rather than in isolation. | I choose my crackers and toppings together, because both shape what I eat for lunch; this combination takes priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Allergens, salt and baker’s salt | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, compare salt per 100 g, and check whether baker’s salt is listed if relevant. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or pay particular attention to salt or baker’s salt, I want to check the label before buying. This check is the top priority for around 15% of consumers. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the term ‘wholegrain’ on crackers means more than just a dark colour or visible seeds. Fibre and salt levels can also vary between wholegrain products.
Check the product description, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
Crispbread is sold in packs, not as half a loaf. A lower pack weight means there’s less in one pack, but it doesn’t by itself stop an opened product from going stale.
Compare the weight in grams with how much you use, and store the pack in a dry place, well sealed, once opened.
A protein value doesn’t tell you how much of the flour used is wholegrain. Albert Heijn lists 20 g of protein per 100 g and 40% wholegrain wheat flour for Wasa Protein+.
First decide whether you’re looking for a product labelled as wholegrain. Then consider which other nutritional values are relevant to your comparison.
Ingredients vary between crispbreads: rye, wheat, barley, sesame or milk may be relevant. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt.
Check the latest allergen information when you buy, and look for baker’s salt in the ingredients if you’re keeping an eye on it.
Compare the specific products mentioned here: pack weight, ingredients and nutritional values don’t necessarily apply to every product from the same brand.
The Wasa range includes several rye and wheat options, with packs weighing 260 g and 300 g among them.
Bolletje Wholegrain High-Fibre Crispbread is a wheat and rye option in a 265 g pack, with the crispbreads wrapped in fours.
AH Wholegrain Crispbread comes in a 375 g pack, which you can weigh up against smaller packs if you only eat it occasionally.
Jumbo Wholegrain Crispbread is another wholegrain option, in a 375 g pack.
ALDI lists a 375 g pack of Goud Gebakken Wholegrain Crispbread containing 25 pieces.
These packs range from 215 g to 300 g, making them smaller than the 375 g own-brand packs mentioned above. If you specifically want wholegrain, check the product description and label for each variety; a small pack alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s wholegrain.
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A 235 g pack to consider if you’d rather open a smaller amount for an occasional crispbread lunch.
Compare the latest nutritional information and ingredients with other varieties before choosing based on wholegrain content, fibre or allergens.
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This 260 g pack suits anyone looking for wholegrain crispbread without opening a 375 g pack straight away.
Albert Heijn lists Wasa Wholegrain 260 g as containing 100% wholegrain rye and 20 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the latest ingredients if you have allergies.
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An option if you want a wholegrain base for lunch in a 265 g pack, with the crispbreads wrapped in fours.
Albert Heijn lists this Bolletje variety as containing 100% wholegrain cereals and 14 g of fibre per 100 g. Its ingredients list includes wheat, rye, barley and sesame.
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At 215 g, this is the smallest of the five options and may suit you if you only eat crispbread occasionally.
Check the latest label for the wholegrain description, fibre per 100 g and any ingredients that affect your choice.
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Consider this pack if you want a thin rye variety and 300 g suits how often you eat crispbread. It’s larger than the 215 to 265 g packs above.
The product information for Wasa Lightweight lists wholegrain rye and milk. Check the latest ingredients if you need to avoid milk or rye.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, crackers can be labelled ‘wholegrain’ when all the flour used is wholegrain. Also compare fibre and salt per 100 g, as nutritional information can vary between products.
Choose your topping as part of the rest of your lunch, rather than considering the cracker on its own. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options for bread toppings including vegetables, fruit, pulses, eggs and 100% nut butter.
It varies by product, so don’t assume based on the type of product alone. The product information for Wasa Wholegrain lists rye; Bolletje Wholegrain Crispbread lists wheat, rye, barley and sesame, among other ingredients; and Wasa Lightweight also contains milk. Check the latest label when buying.
No, you can’t tell from the name ‘crispbread’. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer if this is relevant to your choice.
Keep it in a dry place and seal the pack well after opening. Follow the storage advice and use-by date on your pack; choosing a smaller pack doesn’t replace sealing it properly.
