Choose mini syrup waffles if you want to decide how many to take with you, or go for a standard-sized waffle if a clearly defined portion is more convenient. Compare the portion size and nutritional information per 100 g. If you’re looking for a complete breakfast, it’s best to enjoy a chocolate-coated syrup waffle as a sweet extra: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Diabetes Fund also recommend including fibre-rich foods at breakfast.
You’re looking for something ready to eat and want the size and portion to suit your morning routine. Albert Heijn lists a portion of three mini Daelmans syrup waffles and a 36 g portion for its own-brand chocolate-coated syrup waffle.
You want to combine chocolate and syrup waffles, but also be able to choose between one standard-sized waffle and a certain number of minis. As well as the number of waffles, check the portion weight.
You’re looking for something quick, but don’t want a sweet biscuit to make up your entire breakfast. Check the nutritional value of the syrup waffle, as well as what else you’ll take with you.
First decide how much you want to eat on the go and whether the syrup waffle will be a sweet extra or your entire breakfast. Then compare the portion information with the nutritional information per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and portability | Check the number of waffles, the portion weight and whether the packaging suits the amount you want to take with you. | When I’m in a hurry, I want to be able to choose in advance how many waffles I take with me and eat. For around 30% of consumers, portion size and convenience on the go come first. |
| Chocolate coating | Check the type of chocolate and the chocolate percentage shown on the packaging; only compare percentages that mean the same thing. | If you’re choosing mainly for the chocolate combination, you’ll want to know what the product description says about it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the chocolate component. |
| Its place in breakfast | Compare sugars, fibre, saturated fat and energy per 100 g. If you have allergies, check the latest ingredients and allergen information too. | If this is going to be my breakfast on the go, I want to consider what else I’ll take with my syrup waffle. The nutritional value of breakfast is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
Product information from PLUS and Albert Heijn lists 1.5 g of fibre per 100 g for the varieties discussed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Diabetes Fund recommend fibre-rich foods as part of breakfast; the Diabetes Fund advises limiting biscuits high in sugar.
If you want to have a waffle at breakfast, think about what else you’ll take with you, such as a wholegrain product or yoghurt.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the mini Daelmans waffles contain 29% milk chocolate, while the AH chocolate-coated syrup waffle contains 19%. These percentages describe the ingredients, not which flavour you’ll prefer.
Read the product description and ingredients list, and check the nutritional information per 100 g too.
Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 36 g for the AH variety, but a portion of three waffles for the mini Daelmans waffles. These portions are not measured in the same way.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then consider how much you actually want to eat.
Jumbo’s product pages for the milk chocolate varieties mentioned say that they are no longer part of its online range. Ingredients information can also change.
Check the current range before buying and read the packaging again, especially if allergens are important to your choice.
Daelmans makes chocolate-coated syrup waffles in mini sizes and snack packs. The minis are worth considering if you want to choose how many waffles to have.
The AH milk chocolate-coated syrup waffle is a standard-sized alternative to having several minis.
Jumbo provides product information for syrup waffles with milk chocolate and for a milk chocolate and caramel variety.
ALDI includes chocolate-coated syrup waffles in its biscuit range; availability may vary from one shopping trip to the next.
If you also want to consider fibre and the overall make-up of your breakfast, a chocolate-coated syrup waffle on its own may not be the obvious choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Diabetes Fund recommend fibre-rich foods at breakfast, so consider what else you’d like to take with you.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide how many waffles or how many grams you want to eat. According to Albert Heijn, a portion of Daelmans minis is three waffles, while the AH chocolate-coated syrup waffle has a listed portion size of 36 g.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the variety you’re buying. The product information discussed for Daelmans, Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat, milk and soya; Jumbo also lists egg, and Daelmans notes the possible presence of nuts. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging. The product information consulted for Daelmans, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn advises keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.
