Who is this choice for?

People buying for regular lunches

If chocolate sprinkles often go on sandwiches, you’ll want a pack size that suits how quickly you use them, so you can finish them before the best-before date.

Parents who want to vary sweet sandwich fillings

You want to leave room for a chocolate-sprinkle sandwich, while keeping an eye on portion size and the rest of the packed lunch. The Dutch Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.

People who need to check allergens

Check the ingredients and warnings on each pack, as these can vary between variants. For example, milk, soya and possible traces may differ.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters for this school lunch: how often the chocolate sprinkles will be used, how much of a place sweet sandwich fillings have in the lunch, and whether you need to avoid any ingredients.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and usage Compare the pack sizes of the same type of chocolate sprinkles and check whether you’ll use them up before the best-before date. If chocolate sprinkles often go on lunch sandwiches, I want a pack that suits how quickly we use them; this is the most important factor for around 50% of consumers.
Sugars and portion size Check the amount of sugars per 100 g and think about how much you use on each sandwich. Check the nutritional information for a lower-sugar variant separately. I want to vary chocolate sprinkles with other sandwich fillings, so I keep an eye on portion size; around 40% of consumers put this first.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings about traces. If I need to avoid an ingredient, I can’t rely on the brand name or the word ‘dark’; this check is essential for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a large pack without thinking about how quickly you’ll use it

    A 600 g pack is best suited to households that use chocolate sprinkles regularly.

    Check the pack size and best-before date before choosing a pack for your lunch supplies.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘less sugar’ makes the whole lunch a healthy choice

    The Dutch Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines. A variant’s name doesn’t tell you how much you’ll put on your bread.

    Compare the sugars per 100 g and the portion you use, and think about the rest of the lunch too.

  • Relying on a pack you bought before when checking for allergies

    Allergens and warnings vary between the dark chocolate variants from De Ruijter, Venz and Jumbo included in this comparison.

    Check the label on the exact pack you choose every time you buy it.

Brands to compare

Kiekeboe / ALDI

The Kiekeboe Hagelslag Puur included in this comparison comes in a 600 g pack.

  • A large pack may suit you if you use chocolate sprinkles regularly.
  • Check that the dark chocolate variant suits your taste and how quickly you’ll use it at home.

Jumbo

Among the Jumbo products included in this comparison are 600 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles and a 200 g lower-sugar dark chocolate variant.

  • The pack sizes give you a choice between a larger pack and a smaller variant with a different recipe.
  • The 200 g variant lists milk and possible traces of gluten and wheat; check the label on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

The AH Hagelslag melk included in this comparison is a 400 g milk chocolate variant.

  • Albert Heijn provides nutritional information for this variant, which you can compare with that on other packs.
  • This variant contains milk and lactose; check the pack when you buy it.

De Ruijter

The De Ruijter Chocoladehagel Puur included in this comparison comes in a 390 g pack.

  • An option if you particularly like the flavour of this dark chocolate variant.
  • The variant included in this comparison contains milk and soya, and lists possible lactose.

Venz

The Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag included in this comparison comes in a 400 g pack.

  • A dark chocolate variant for anyone specifically looking for the Venz flavour.
  • This variant contains milk and soya; check the label for full allergen information.

Lidl

The Lidl Hagelslag melk included in this comparison comes in a 600 g pack and, according to Lidl, is only available in store.

  • You can compare its pack size directly with other 600 g packs.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the exact pack in store.

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Frequently asked questions

When is a large own-brand pack a good fit for school lunches?

A large pack may suit you if you use chocolate sprinkles regularly and will finish them before the best-before date. The Kiekeboe and Jumbo own-brand dark chocolate packs included in this comparison each contain 600 g; also check that the flavour and label of your chosen variant are right for you.

Are chocolate sprinkles suitable as an everyday sandwich filling?

The Dutch Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines and highlights their sugar and saturated fat content. So keep an eye on portion size and vary chocolate sprinkles with other sandwich fillings.

What should I check if I have a milk, soya or gluten allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack. The De Ruijter and Venz dark chocolate variants included in this comparison contain milk and soya; Jumbo’s lower-sugar dark chocolate variant contains milk and lists possible traces of gluten and wheat.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles for packed lunches?

Follow the storage instructions and check the best-before date on the pack. The product information for the De Ruijter and Jumbo variants included in this comparison recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.