If you want to keep your sugar intake low while studying, compare the nutrition information per 100 g: the biscuits with the lowest sugar levels in this comparison contain no chocolate. If chocolate is a must for you, check the portion size, fat and ingredients as well as the sugars. A claim such as ‘no added sugar’ doesn’t tell you how much energy a biscuit contains.
If you want to limit your total sugar intake when having a biscuit while studying, check the sugars per 100 g in the nutrition information. Albert Heijn lists 0% sugar for AH Digestive and low sugar levels for Verkade San Francisco Zero, but the varieties included in this comparison contain no chocolate.
If you’re specifically looking for a chocolate biscuit, treat flavour as a separate consideration from limiting sugar. The chocolate varieties in this comparison from Jumbo and Lotus list more sugars per 100 g than the chocolate-free biscuits mentioned above.
An individually wrapped pack can be handy if you want to take a biscuit with you. Jumbo lists this type of packaging for Liga belVita Plain Chocolade. Also compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check the allergens on the pack.
First decide whether cutting down on sugar or enjoying chocolate flavour matters more to you. Then compare biscuits per 100 g, before choosing a pack and portion that suit your study session.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting down on total sugars | Compare sugars, energy and fat per 100 g. For zero varieties, also check which sweeteners have been used. | I want a biscuit with as little sugar as possible while studying, even if that means choosing one without chocolate. Cutting down on sugar is said to be the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Keeping the chocolate flavour | Check that it’s a chocolate biscuit, and compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g. | If I’m specifically in the mood for a chocolate biscuit, I want to know what nutrition values come with that choice. Chocolate flavour is said to be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Taking a portion with you | Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped, and look at the portion size and nutrition information. | An individually wrapped portion is easy to take along to a study session. Convenience on the go is said to be the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists 0.3 g of sugars for AH Digestive 0% suiker, but also 465 kcal and 20 g of fat per 100 g. So a low sugar value doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional value.
When comparing similar biscuits, check sugars, energy, fat and saturated fat per 100 g.
Jumbo lists 37.0 g of sugars per 100 g for Chocolade Biscuits Puur, while Lotus Biscoff with chocolate lists 39.6 g per 100 g. Choosing chocolate for its flavour and choosing a biscuit with as little sugar as possible are two different goals.
If chocolate is your deciding factor, check the sugar value and decide what portion you want to have. If cutting down on sugar is your priority, compare biscuits without chocolate too.
Nutrition information per portion is only easy to compare when the portions are the same size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g.
Use the values per 100 g to make your comparison, then consider how much you actually want to eat.
Albert Heijn’s product information warns that the sweeteners in the biscuits included in this comparison may have a laxative effect if consumed in excess. Ingredients and allergens can also vary between biscuit varieties.
Before buying, check the latest ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack.
San Francisco Zero is worth considering if cutting down on sugar matters more to you than chocolate.
AH Digestive 0% suiker is a biscuit to compare for total sugars, not a chocolate variety.
Jumbo offers options to compare here: a chocolate biscuit and an individually wrapped chocolate biscuit.
Lotus Biscoff with chocolate is a useful point of comparison if chocolate flavour is your starting point.
Lidl’s range offers biscuits to compare when you’re looking at a chocolate variety in store.
Biscotto is worth considering if you’re looking at a chocolate biscuit or a small pack of biscuits at ALDI.
This chocolate biscuit suits you if you’re choosing chocolate flavour for a study session. Check the nutrition information on the pack before deciding whether its sugar content fits your goal.
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A chocolate biscuit for anyone who fancies a chocolate flavour while studying. The pack contains 171 g. If you’re aiming to cut down on sugar, check the sugars per 100 g and the portion size.
No. Check sugars and energy separately. Albert Heijn lists 0.3 g of sugars, 465 kcal and 20 g of fat per 100 g for AH Digestive 0% suiker. Compare these values with other biscuits on the same basis.
Read the nutrition information and ingredients list for the specific biscuit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g. Then consider the portion you want to have.
Read the warnings and allergen information for the variety you choose. Albert Heijn’s product information warns that the sweeteners in the AH and Verkade biscuits included in this comparison may have a laxative effect if consumed in excess.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it securely after opening. For AH Digestive 0% suiker, Albert Heijn recommends storing the biscuits in a sealed tin after opening. Jumbo advises resealing the pack of its Chocolade Biscuits Puur securely.
Don’t choose a chocolate biscuit expecting it to improve your exam results. Treat it as a snack, and make your choice based on your own preferences for flavour, portion size and nutrition information.
