If you want to set limits for a snack
An individually wrapped waffle is easy to take with you. Check how many grams it weighs, though: an individual wrapper tells you nothing about the amount of carbohydrates or sugars.
Who should consider the packaging?
If you compare carbohydrates and sugars
If you have diabetes, the amount you actually eat is an important starting point for comparison. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that the body converts carbohydrates into glucose, so look beyond claims such as ‘less sugar’.
If you need to check allergens
As well as the nutritional information, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack. The syrup waffle varieties mentioned here include ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya; always check the label on the product you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the amount you want to eat, then compare the way the waffles are wrapped and check the current label. This makes it easier to distinguish between one waffle and a twin pack when looking at the nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Carbohydrates and sugars | Compare the figures per 100 g and calculate them for the amount you actually eat. Also check the weight of each waffle. | If I want to fit a syrup waffle into my diet, I need to know what my whole snack includes. Around 42% of consumers prioritise carbohydrates and sugars per eating occasion. |
| Wrapper and portion | Check whether each waffle is individually wrapped or whether two come in one wrapper; also read the storage instructions. | When I’m out and about, I want to be able to take one waffle without opening a larger pack. I’d only choose a twin pack if I wanted to take or share two. For around 33% of consumers, a defined portion to take with them is the most important factor. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any relevant warnings on the current pack. | If I have an allergy, I need to be able to check whether this particular variety is suitable for me. The label is the first purchase priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an individual wrapper means a different recipe
An individual wrapper makes a waffle easier to take with you and choose as a single portion, but it does not change the carbohydrates, sugars or energy in the syrup waffle.
Use the wrapper to help plan your portion, and check the nutritional information for the exact variety separately.
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Comparing figures per 100 g only
Figures per 100 g make products easier to compare, but they don’t automatically tell you what you’ll consume in one sitting. PLUS lists the Daelmans Duo pack as 78 g and containing two syrup waffles; Jumbo lists nutritional values for Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles per 40 g.
Check the weight of one waffle or the whole twin pack, and compare that with the nutritional information per 100 g.
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Counting a twin pack as one waffle
The Daelmans Duo contains two syrup waffles per wrapper. The Kanjers pack of 4 × 2 also divides the contents into pairs, not individual waffles.
Before eating, decide whether you’ll save one, share the pack or count both waffles.
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Relying only on online allergen information
The information on the pack is important if you have an allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Read the allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re actually using.
Brands compared
Daelmans
A brand to consider if you’re choosing between a pack with two waffles and individually wrapped waffles.
- PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans Duo pack containing two syrup waffles. Another product listing describes Daelmans waffles that are individually wrapped.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens for each variety; an individual wrapper does not mean the product is suitable for someone with diabetes.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering if you want to compare AH Butter Less Sugar Syrup Waffles with a standard syrup waffle.
- Albert Heijn lists this variety in its range of syrup waffles.
- Don’t judge the ‘less sugar’ claim on its own. Check the total carbohydrates, portion size and other nutritional information on the current pack.
Kanjers
An example of a pack divided into pairs in advance: Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles as 4 × 2 pieces.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 25.3 g of carbohydrates and 15.1 g of sugars per 40 g.
- Each twin pack contains two waffles. Check the weight of the amount you eat before applying the figures per 40 g.
PLUS
PLUS Korenlanders Butter Syrup Waffles come in a standard bag, making them a useful comparison with smaller packs.
- The product listing gives a bag size of 400 g and nutritional information you can use to compare the variety.
- A bag is not the same as an individually wrapped portion to take with you; work out the weight of the amount you take from it.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Butter Syrup Waffles as a supermarket option.
- You can compare this variety’s packaging and nutritional information with waffles in individual wrappers.
- Check the pack to see whether the waffles are individually wrapped and which nutritional values apply to your portion.
Syrup waffles on Joybuy
These packs of ten and eight syrup waffles are worth considering if you want to plan a portion to take with you. Check how the waffles are divided within each pack, and read the label for the nutritional information for your portion.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
If you want to take one waffle at a time, the way this pack of ten is divided is particularly important. Check the wrappers, then read the current label for the weight, carbohydrates, sugars and allergens for the amount you eat.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces
If you want to prepare several snack portions in advance, it matters whether these eight waffles are wrapped individually or in pairs. Check how they’re wrapped and calculate the nutritional value for the number of waffles you actually eat. If you have an allergy, also read the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Can you eat syrup waffles if you have diabetes?
A syrup waffle is not automatically off limits, but the amount and ingredients need to be considered as part of your personal diet. The Diabetes Fund recommends paying attention to carbohydrates and added sugars, among other things, if you have diabetes. Discuss any questions about your own diet or treatment plan with your healthcare professional or dietitian.
Does an individual wrapper change the nutritional value?
No, an individual wrapper doesn’t change the ingredients in a syrup waffle. It can make it easier to take one with you; check the weight and nutritional information for that waffle.
Does less sugar also mean fewer carbohydrates?
You can’t tell from the product name alone. For syrup waffles labelled ‘less sugar’, compare the total carbohydrates, sugars and energy per 100 g, as well as for the portion you want to eat.
Which allergens should you check in syrup waffles?
Always check the allergens on the current pack of the variety you’ve chosen. The syrup waffles mentioned here include ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya; other ingredients and warnings may vary by product.