For your holiday home, choose a granola that clearly lists wholegrains among its ingredients, then compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g. Match the flavour and pack size to your group, but always check the exact packaging if anyone has an allergy: a wholegrain base does not mean it is suitable for every guest.
If you’re buying breakfast cereals for several mornings, you’ll want to see which grains form the base and compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing breakfast cereals in this way.
For guests who need to avoid certain ingredients, the allergen information on the exact product variant is what matters. Before buying for the group, also check for statements about the possible presence of other allergens.
Choose a pack size that suits the number of guests and the mornings they plan to eat granola. Also check the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging, so you don’t take more than you expect to use.
Start with the ingredients list and nutritional information per 100 g. Then check that the chosen variant suits all your guests and that the quantity is practical for your stay.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain base and fibre | Check which wholegrains appear near the top of the ingredients list and compare the fibre per 100 g in similar products. | If I’m eating the same granola for several mornings, I want to know whether wholegrains really form the base. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a wholegrain base and fibre. |
| Sugars | Read the ingredients list alongside the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g; don’t rely on wording on the front of the pack alone. | For a simple breakfast, I want to choose a flavour with no added sugar while still being able to compare the sugar content. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Allergens | Check the allergen information on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements. | When I’m buying for a group that includes people with allergies, the chosen variant needs to be suitable for everyone. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Supplies and storage | Match the pack weight to the number of breakfasts; also check the best-before date and storage instructions. | For a short stay, I want to buy enough breakfast without taking lots of leftovers home. Around 10% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies. |
Breakfast cereals containing wholegrain ingredients can still vary in fibre, sugars and other ingredients. The front of the pack is no substitute for the ingredients list and nutrition table.
Check which wholegrains are listed near the top and compare the fibre and sugar values per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Ingredients and allergens vary between variants. A granola containing nuts or seeds is not automatically suitable for guests who need to avoid other allergens.
Before buying, read the allergen information on the exact pack, including statements about the possible presence of other allergens.
If not everyone can eat the variant you’ve chosen, you’ll need to provide another breakfast for those guests.
Portion sizes can be stated differently from one product to another. This means the values given per portion are not a consistent basis for comparison.
Compare products per 100 g first, then work out how much you’ll need for the number of guests and breakfasts.
If someone has an allergy or needs to follow a strict choice of ingredients, you should check the information for the variant you’ll actually be using.
Read the current label when your order arrives, and check it again before serving if allergens are important for your guests.
Always compare the exact variant: ingredients, nutrition values and allergens can differ within the same brand.
Zonnatura Classic Crunchy lists wholegrain spelt flakes and wholegrain oat flakes as its main ingredients.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo's Granola Nuts combines wholegrain oat, spelt and barley flakes with nuts and seeds.
Quaker Cruesli is a crunchy breakfast cereal worth comparing with granola, not another name for the same product category.
Albert Heijn’s range includes products such as AH Granola Nuts and AH Granola Nuts 0% Added Sugar.
ALDI sells Golden Bridge granola in 500 g packs, including variants with nuts and seeds or red fruits.
These products are mostly Quaker Cruesli variants, alongside one crunchy muesli with nuts. You can compare them with granola as breakfast options, but they are not all granola; check the exact category, ingredients and allergens if that distinction matters to you.
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A fruit-flavoured option to consider for several holiday breakfasts. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and, if anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging.
Pack size: 400 g.
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For anyone who likes apple, pecan and cinnamon for breakfast. Before buying, check that the nuts and other allergens listed on the current packaging are suitable for your group.
Pack size: 400 g.
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For anyone looking for a nutty Cruesli variant. Joybuy’s product information for Quaker Cruesli Nuts 0% Added Sugar lists 20 g of fibre and 3,5 g of sugars per 100 g, so the name does not mean the product contains no sugars.
Pack size: 400 g. As it contains nuts and gluten-containing grains, check the current allergen information.
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A crunchy muesli with mixed nuts to consider as an alternative to granola. Read the allergen information on the packaging before choosing this variant for several guests.
Pack size: 400 g.
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For anyone wanting to compare a plain Cruesli variant with fruit and nut options. Compare the label per 100 g and read the allergen information on the current packaging before buying for the group.
Pack size: 400 g.
Compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g, then read the ingredients list to see which grains form the base. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g rather than per portion.
No. The word ‘wholegrain’ alone doesn’t tell you everything about the product’s composition. Check which wholegrain ingredients it contains, and compare the fibre, sugars and other nutrition values on the label.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought the product before. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label; also check for any ‘may contain’ statements.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal an opened pack securely. If you’re buying enough for several breakfasts, also check the stated best-before date.
Only if the quantity suits the number of guests and the breakfasts they plan to eat it for. Check the pack weight and think about how much you’d have left after your stay.
