For a late-evening snack, first choose crispbread labelled ‘wholegrain’: according to the Voedingscentrum, crackers may only use this label if they’re made entirely from wholemeal flour. Then compare fibre and salt per 100 g, decide how many crispbreads and toppings you’ll have, and check the current packaging if you have allergies.
You’re looking for something crunchy later in the evening and want to choose wholegrain crispbread with a clear fibre content. The Voedingscentrum lists wholegrain cereal products as a source of fibre; the nutrition information helps you compare products.
You want to consider the salt content as well as fibre. Compare the values per 100 g, then think about how much you’ll actually eat, including the toppings.
You want to know which grains and other allergens a product contains or may contain. Check the declaration on the current packaging before choosing a variety.
Use ‘wholegrain’ as your first filter. Then compare the nutritional values on the same basis and consider what the crispbreads, portion size and toppings mean for your evening snack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Look for ‘wholegrain’ on the packaging and compare fibre per 100 g. | If I have something crunchy late in the evening, I want to know whether it’s wholegrain and how much fibre it contains. Around 50% of consumers give wholegrains and fibre top priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Compare salt per 100 g and read the ingredients list on the current pack. | I don’t want to overlook the salt content in my evening snack, and I check the ingredients too. For around 30% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Portion, toppings and allergens | Count your crispbreads, include the toppings and check the allergen declaration. | If I have several crispbreads, I want to know what my whole snack includes; if allergens matter to me, the packaging needs to suit me too. Portion size and allergens are the biggest considerations for around 20% of consumers. |
The colour or mention of a single type of grain doesn’t confirm that a crispbread is made entirely from wholemeal flour. According to the Voedingscentrum, the label ‘wholegrain’ has a specific meaning when used on crackers.
Check the label on the packaging, then compare the fibre content per 100 g.
The salt values listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for the wholegrain products discussed here differ, and the order by fibre content isn’t the same as the order by salt content.
Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, then consider your own portion and toppings.
A portion value applies to the amount stated on the label, not automatically to all the crispbreads you eat. Toppings are part of the snack too.
Count your crispbreads and use the nutrition information to assess how much you’re having.
The Wasa, Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties discussed here contain gluten-containing cereals; other declared allergens and the possibility of cross-contamination vary by product.
If you have an allergy, always read the allergen declaration on the current packaging and only choose a product that’s suitable for you.
Jumbo lists Wasa Wholegrain as crispbread made with wholegrain rye, in a 260 g pack.
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 with nutritional information per 100 g and per 15 g portion.
Take a look at these crispbread products if you want to consider wholegrains, fibre, salt and your preferred portion size for a late-evening snack. Check the current packaging for nutritional values and allergen information.
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If you want to consider wholegrains and fibre in your evening snack, compare the nutritional values per 100 g with other varieties. Also decide how many crispbreads you’ll have and check the current packaging if you have allergies.
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If you’re thinking of having these crackers with toppings as an evening snack, consider how much you plan to eat and compare fibre and salt on the same basis. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack.
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If you’re looking for a wholegrain option later in the evening, compare the current nutritional information per 100 g and check which grains are listed on the packaging. Choose a number of crispbreads that suits your planned snack and check the allergen declaration.
Look for ‘wholegrain’ on the packaging. According to the Voedingscentrum, crackers may only use this label if they’re made entirely from wholemeal flour; then compare the fibre per 100 g if you’re choosing between wholegrain varieties.
No, fibre content is only one part of the comparison. Also consider salt per 100 g, how many crispbreads you eat, the toppings and any allergens. Then decide which factors matter most to you.
No, the label ‘wholegrain’ doesn’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt has been used. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients on the current pack or ask the manufacturer which salt they use.
Keep it somewhere dry and seal the packaging or storage tin tightly. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the products discussed here in a dry place; Wasa advises keeping its product somewhere dry and dark.
