If you want to measure out a portion
If you want to have one biscuit or a small portion after dinner, check the weight and energy per stated portion. The value per 100 g alone won’t tell you how much you’ll be eating at that moment.
Which choice is right for you?
If you’re looking for dark chocolate
If you prefer dark to milk chocolate, check how the chocolate coating is described. Also compare the sugars and saturated fat: the word ‘dark’ won’t tell you these values.
If you need to check for allergens
Before buying, read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging. For the products mentioned, milk, wheat, soya and the possible presence of nuts are among the things to look out for; the information varies by product.
What should you look for when choosing?
For chocolate biscuits as an evening snack, the portion determines how much you actually have. Flavour, nutritional information and allergens each need to be checked separately. In the breakdown below, each consumer has one main purchase concern.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
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| Portion size | Check the weight and energy per portion, as well as the number of portions in the pack. Verkade lists 58.5 kcal per biscuit for Chocorondjes Melkchocolade; Jumbo lists 70 kcal per 14 g portion for Chocolade Biscuits Puur. | If I want a measured amount in the evening, I want to know in advance what one biscuit or portion contains. For around 36% of consumers, portion control comes first. |
| Chocolate and filling | Check whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a filled variety. Read the product description if the balance between biscuit and chocolate matters to your choice. | If you’re mainly in the mood for dark chocolate or prefer a filled, crunchy option, flavour and texture will guide your choice. For around 29% of consumers, these are the deciding factors. |
| Nutritional information | Compare energy, sugars and saturated fat on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g and per portion. A smaller portion and a lower value per 100 g answer different questions. | I want to know what my chosen amount contains, rather than relying only on the front of the pack. For around 21% of consumers, comparing nutritional information matters most. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. Look at the information for the exact product, not just the brand. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to judge whether this particular biscuit is suitable for me. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label is their first purchase concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ means healthier
Dark chocolate describes the type of chocolate, not the nutritional value of the whole biscuit. For Chocolade Biscuits Puur, Jumbo lists 37 g of sugars and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Choose dark chocolate if that’s what you prefer, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
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Looking only at the front of the pack
A flavour name or picture won’t tell you how large the stated portion is or what the product contains per portion.
Before buying, read the ingredients, portion size and nutritional information on the packaging.
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Treating an online allergen list as definitive
Ingredients or packaging information can change. If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, it’s important to check the information on the product you’re going to eat.
Check the current packaging, including the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings, before eating the product.
Brands compared
Verkade
Verkade Chocorondjes Melkchocolade combine a crunchy biscuit with a milk cream filling and milk chocolate.
- Verkade lists 58.5 kcal, 3.6 g of sugars and 1.8 g of saturated fat per biscuit. This makes it easy to compare the stated amount per biscuit with the snack portion you’ve chosen.
- The product contains wheat and milk. Verkade also warns that it may contain, among other things, egg, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds and soya. Check the label if this is relevant to you.
Lotus
Lotus Speculoos met Chocolade is a speculoos biscuit with chocolate; the packaging described contains seven portions of three biscuits.
- The portions of three make it clear how many biscuits the manufacturer counts as one portion.
- Lotus lists 39.6 g of sugars and 13.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g. The product information lists gluten, soya and milk as allergens.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, AH Gesuikerde biscuits pure chocolade have a coating made with 27% dark chocolate and a stated portion size of 13 g.
- The stated portion size lets you compare an individual snack portion with the nutritional information per 100 g.
- The product contains decorative sugar; Albert Heijn lists 35 g of sugars per 100 g. Also check the allergens and ‘may contain’ information on the current packaging.
Jumbo
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Chocolade Biscuits Puur contains nine biscuits per pack, with chocolate making up 63% of the product.
- Jumbo lists a 14 g portion containing 70 kcal, making the stated amount per portion clear.
- Jumbo lists 37 g of sugars and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g. The product contains gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients; it may also contain nuts.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Choco biscuits melk as a 125 g pack available in store.
- If you’re looking for a milk chocolate option, you can include the pack weight in your comparison.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack in store before comparing these biscuits with other products.
ALDI / Biscotto
ALDI describes Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes as twenty butter biscuits with dark, white or milk chocolate, individually wrapped in pairs.
- The two-biscuit wrapping can be handy if you want to decide in advance how many to take with you or share.
- Check which chocolate variety you’re choosing on the packaging, and read the nutritional information and allergens for that variety.
Chocolate biscuits and wafers at Joybuy
These products offer a range of biscuits and wafers for an evening treat, from a milk chocolate biscuit to a filled wafer or bar. Use the pack size as a starting point, then check the nutritional information for your chosen portion and, if necessary, the allergens on the packaging.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk 180 g
For an evening snack, if you’d rather have a milk chocolate wafer than a plain biscuit. Compare the amount you eat with the nutritional information on the packaging; if you have an allergy, check the current label too.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
A milk chocolate biscuit for anyone who’d prefer biscuits to a filled wafer bar. Decide how many biscuits you’ll have as a portion, then check the label for the nutritional information and allergens.
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Sarelle Milk Chocolate Coated Hazelnut Wafer 33 g Turkish
A milk chocolate and hazelnut wafer bar for anyone considering one bar as a snack portion. The title states 33 g; check the packaging for nutritional information and allergens, especially if you need to avoid nuts.
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Kahve Dunyasi Gofrik Pistachio Paste Milk Chocolate 10 × 12,5 g
For anyone looking for a chocolate option with pistachio who wants to know the number and weight of the pieces in advance. Before buying, check the current ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging.
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KitKat Gold Wafer Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavor 9 stuks
A wafer option for anyone looking for chocolate with a salted caramel flavour. The title lists nine pieces; check the packaging to see how much makes a portion, and check the nutritional information and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for if I want one chocolate biscuit in the evening?
First check what the manufacturer counts as one biscuit or portion, then compare the energy, sugars and saturated fat per portion and per 100 g. Voedingscentrum points out that snacks can contain a lot of sugar or saturated fat; the front of the packaging doesn’t give you the full nutritional picture.
Should I read the allergen label on chocolate biscuits?
Yes. If you have an allergy or need to avoid certain ingredients, it’s important to check the label for the exact product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly identified in the ingredients list. Also check for any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Jumbo recommends storing Chocolade Biscuits Puur in a cool, dry place and sealing the packaging tightly after opening. For AH Gesuikerde biscuits pure chocolade, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening.