For one or a few lunches with rusk, individual portions are handy if you want to measure out a small amount of chocolate sprinkles without opening a large pack. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions, but also includes different types of toppings. If you want the same chocolate sprinkles every time, a standard pack may suit you better. Whichever you choose, compare the nutritional information and check the ingredients for the variant you’ve picked.
Think about how many lunches you want to get from one pack and whether you want the same topping on your rusk every time.
If you’re buying chocolate sprinkles for one or a few lunches, individual portions can make it easier to measure them out. Just check that the pack contains the type you want: De Ruijter Kleintjes is a mix of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, according to Albert Heijn.
If several people eat chocolate sprinkles, a standard pack lets you decide how much to use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five, so check the nutritional information per 100 g as well as how much you put on each piece of rusk.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, the label on the exact variant is what matters. For a mixed pack of portions, check each item separately: ingredients and allergens may differ between types.
First, decide between individual portions and a standard pack. Then compare the type of chocolate sprinkles, the nutritional information and the label on the variant you’re actually buying.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and how much you need | Check the number of portions, the weight per portion and whether the contents are a mix. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes: four of 15 g and four of 20 g. | If I only eat rusk on the odd day, I don’t want to keep scooping from a large pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise easy portioning and having less opened food in the cupboard. |
| Sugars and fats | Compare sugars and saturated fats per 100 g, and consider how much you use on each piece of rusk. If a product says ‘less sugar’, check which variant it’s being compared with. | I want chocolate sprinkles with my lunch, but I also want to decide how much sweet topping I have. For around 25% of consumers, the nutritional value of a portion comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen; if it’s a mix, check each item. | If I have an allergy, I need to know exactly what’s in these chocolate sprinkles, even if the pack says ‘dark’. An estimated 25% of consumers say checking the label is their top priority when buying. |
| Taste and certification | Check whether you’re choosing milk or dark chocolate sprinkles and which certification mark is on the pack. Compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis. | If I eat the same chocolate sprinkles regularly, I want a flavour I enjoy; a certification mark may also influence my choice. For around 19% of consumers, this combination of preferences carries the most weight. |
A comparison of sugar levels doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much you use or how the product compares on other nutritional values. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker.
Read the comparison on the pack and decide how much chocolate sprinkles to put on your rusk. Also compare saturated fats per 100 g.
The name of a type of chocolate doesn’t tell you whether it contains allergens. What’s more, the ingredients may differ between items in a mixed pack.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact chocolate sprinkles, especially if you need to avoid milk, lactose or soya.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is worth considering if you want individual portions for occasional lunches. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in a mixed 140 g pack.
Venz Melk Chocolade Hagelslag is an example of a standard 400 g pack, listed by Jumbo.
AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker is a specific variant for anyone who wants to compare its sugar content with standard dark chocolate sprinkles.
Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur is worth a look if a Fairtrade mark is part of what you’re looking for.
These Joybuy products are standard packs of dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to decide how much to put on their rusk. If you’re looking for individually wrapped portions, make sure you check the portion format before choosing.
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A standard pack of dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to measure out portions for several lunches.
Pack size: 400 g. If you have an allergy, check the current label, including the information about milk and wheat.
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A standard pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if you’d rather decide for yourself how much to put on your rusk.
Pack size: 390 g. To compare nutritional values, check the figures per 100 g on the pack. If you have an allergy, read the current information about milk and soya.
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A smaller standard pack of dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who doesn’t want a 390 g or 400 g pack but still prefers to measure out their own portions.
Pack size: 200 g. Check the current label for nutritional information per 100 g and details about milk and soya.
Yes, if you don’t want to scoop from a large pack and only use chocolate sprinkles occasionally. Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 g and 20 g for De Ruijter Kleintjes. Before buying, check that the mix of chocolate sprinkles and flakes suits your taste.
Think about the portion you use and the nutritional information for the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five; a label such as ‘less sugar’ doesn’t change that, and doesn’t tell you anything about the rest of your lunch on its own.
No. ‘Dark’ doesn’t prove that a variant is milk-free. If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. For a mixed pack of portions, check every item too.
