Who is this choice for?

Runners looking to keep a small snack in check

You want to have a set amount of chocolate sprinkles before or after a training session. An individual sachet can help, as long as you also count the number of rusks.

Runners who want to try out when to eat

You want to see how a small snack sits if you’re going for a run later. Try both the portion and the timing during a training session first, rather than having something new just before an important run.

Runners planning what to eat on the go

You distinguish between a snack around your training session and what you can eat and drink during a long run. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, carbohydrate intake can be relevant during prolonged exercise; how practical the food is to eat on the go matters too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide when you want to eat the snack. Then compare the whole portion of rusks and chocolate sprinkles, not just the size of the sachet of topping.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Timing and how well it sits Choose a portion you can try beforehand. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a regular meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercise and advises against a large meal just beforehand. If I’m running soon, I want to know whether this snack sits well at that time. For around 40% of consumers, timing and how well food sits come first.
Portion size and portability Compare the grams per sachet and think about how to carry the rusks without breaking them or letting them go soft. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as containing four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions. I want to take a set amount of topping for one snack without opening a large pack. For around 30% of consumers, portion control is the top priority.
Carbohydrates in the snack Check the carbohydrates per portion on both packs. Jumbo lists 6,4 g of carbohydrates per 9,6 g plain rusk; the topping you choose adds more. For a longer training session, I want to be able to consider the snack alongside my other food and drink. The carbohydrates in the full portion matter most to around 20% of consumers.
Ingredients and labelling Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact rusk and chocolate sprinkles you’re buying. Check the label for baker’s salt too, if it matters to your dietary choices. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know what’s in both parts of the snack. For around 10% of consumers, checking this comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking a mini portion will see you through the whole long run

    A sachet of chocolate sprinkles only limits the amount of topping. The carbohydrates in the snack also depend on the rusk; what to eat and drink during your run needs to be considered separately.

    Count both parts of the snack and try out what you can eat and drink on the go during training runs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses carbohydrate intake specifically in relation to prolonged exercise.

  • Having an unfamiliar portion just before a run

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that a large meal shortly before exercise can cause stomach discomfort. It’s also best not to try a smaller snack for the first time around an important run.

    Try your chosen portion and timing during a training session, and avoid having a large meal just before you go running.

  • Assuming every rusk contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So rusks aren’t necessarily a reliable source of iodine.

    Check the label or ask the baker which type of salt was used in the rusks in question.

  • Only glancing at the outer label on a mixed pack

    Rusks and chocolate sprinkles each have their own ingredients. If a pack contains different varieties of chocolate sprinkles, the ingredients and allergens may also vary between sachets.

    Check the latest information for the exact rusks and the variety of chocolate sprinkles you plan to use.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Kleintjes is worth considering if you’re looking for individual portions of chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists eight sachets: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.

  • One sachet gives you a set amount of topping for a single snack.
  • The pack contains different varieties; check the ingredients and allergens for the sachet you choose.

Venz

Venz is a chocolate sprinkles brand to compare if you’re looking for a standard-size pack; Jumbo lists a 400 g dark chocolate variety, among others.

  • With a standard-size pack, you can decide at home how much topping to use.
  • A listing for Venz Mini's at Jumbo doesn’t mean the mini pack is currently available to buy online there; the relevant product page says it’s no longer available.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as a pack containing individual portions of chocolate sprinkles.

  • The number and weight of the sachets make it easy to compare them with the snack you have planned.
  • For the complete snack, you’ll also need to assess your chosen rusks and their ingredients separately.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists plain rusks and standard-size packs of chocolate sprinkles, among other products. These are especially useful if you want to put together your own portion at home.

  • The nutritional information for Jumbo plain rusks lists carbohydrates per rusk, which you can take into account when putting your snack together.
  • A standard-size pack doesn’t give you a pre-measured amount of chocolate sprinkles for each snack.

Lidl

Lidl lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack as a product available in store.

  • The pack size is clear, making it suitable if you want to put together several portions at home.
  • For one small snack, you’ll need to measure out the amount of topping yourself.

ALDI

ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk chocolate sprinkles and De Ruijter milk or dark chocolate sprinkles among its in-store products.

  • Standard-size packs are an option if you want to divide the chocolate sprinkles between several snacks at home.
  • Before buying, check the pack and ingredients for the specific variety; a standard-size pack isn’t an individual mini portion.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat rusks with chocolate sprinkles during a long training run?

They may work as a snack around your training session, but if you’re eating while running, what matters most is whether you can eat them on the move and tolerate them well. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, carbohydrate intake can be relevant during prolonged exercise, so try out your food and drink during training sessions.

When can I have the snack before a run?

There’s no set time when rusks with chocolate sprinkles will suit everyone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a regular meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercise and advises against a large meal just beforehand. For a small snack, try different portions and timings during training to find what works for you.

What changes if I buy mini portions of chocolate sprinkles?

A mini portion gives you a set amount of topping, but it doesn’t change the ingredients or nutritional value of the chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists eight individual portions of 15 g or 20 g in De Ruijter Kleintjes; you’ll also need to decide how many rusks to have.

Do rusks always contain iodine through baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. If this matters to your dietary choices, check the label or ask the baker which type of salt the rusks contain.

Which ingredients should I check in this combination?

Check the latest ingredient and allergen information for both the rusks and the exact variety of chocolate sprinkles. The product information for Jumbo plain rusks lists wheat and egg, among other ingredients; with a mixed pack of chocolate sprinkles, the information may vary by variety.