Which option suits which gamer?

Sugar-conscious gamers

You’re looking for a chocolate topping for a gaming snack and mainly comparing sugars per 100 g. Lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles could be an option if you’re not set on the texture of flakes.

Chocolate flake fans

You want the light, airy texture of flakes, perhaps as a topping for yoghurt or quark. The regular flakes included in this comparison offer that texture, but check their sugar content before comparing them with lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles.

Snack buyers who want to share

You’re looking for a pack that’s right for sharing during a gaming session. Check the net weight and compare the nutritional information separately: a larger pack doesn’t mean it contains fewer sugars per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether lower sugar or the texture of chocolate flakes matters more to you. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g, as the Voedingscentrum recommends when comparing food labels.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugars per 100 g Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and see which product a lower-sugar claim is compared with. If I mainly want to keep an eye on sugar, I need to be able to compare the figures, even when the serving sizes differ. This is the most important factor for around 42% of consumers.
Flake texture Check whether the pack says chocolate flakes or chocolate sprinkles; they are different product types. I want to keep the light texture of flakes for my topping, even if that means not choosing lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Pack size Check the net weight and read the nutritional information independently of the pack size. When I’m sharing a snack during a gaming session, I mainly want to know how much is in the pack. This is the first thing around 25% of consumers consider.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing chocolate sprinkles with chocolate flakes

    A lower stated sugar content may come with a different product texture. Chocolate sprinkles aren’t a like-for-like substitute if you’re specifically looking for the light texture of flakes.

    Read the product description before comparing the nutritional values.

  • Assuming ‘lower sugar’ means ‘sugar-free’

    A reduction claim compares a product with a reference product. Albert Heijn says AH Hagelslag Puur Minder Suiker contains 30% less sugar than AH Chocoladehagel Puur, but it still contains 43 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Read both the footnote to the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition table.

  • Overlooking the warning about maltitols

    According to Albert Heijn, Céréal Hagelslag Melk Minder Suikers contains maltitols. Its product page warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    If you’re considering this product, check the ingredients and the warning on the packaging.

Relevant brands to compare

Céréal

Céréal Hagelslag Melk Minder Suikers is a chocolate sprinkle option, not a chocolate flake.

  • Albert Heijn lists 15 g of sugars per 100 g and 79% less sugar than standard milk chocolate sprinkles.
  • The product contains maltitols, milk and soya; its product page warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Albert Heijn

AH Hagelslag Puur Minder Suiker is for anyone looking to compare the sugar content of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Albert Heijn says it contains 30% less sugar than AH Chocoladehagel Puur.
  • According to the product page, the chocolate sprinkles contain 43 g of sugars per 100 g; sugar is listed as the first ingredient.

De Ruijter

The milk chocolate flakes included in this comparison suit anyone looking for a flake texture as a bread topping or garnish.

  • PLUS describes the flakes as light and airy, and suggests using them on yoghurt and quark or in desserts.
  • PLUS lists 70 g of sugars per 100 g for this milk chocolate variety.

PLUS

PLUS Chocoladevlokken Puur is a regular dark chocolate flake variety.

  • The product page lists a 300 g pack and identifies this variety as vegan.
  • According to PLUS, this variety contains 63,8 g of sugars per 100 g.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists own-brand chocolate flakes in dark and milk varieties.

  • The category page lists 300 g packs for both varieties.
  • Before choosing, check the nutritional information per 100 g for the specific variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate flakes and lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles the same thing?

No, chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes are different product types. If you want to keep the flake texture, check the product description. If you’re focusing on sugars per 100 g, compare the nutrition tables too.

How do I compare the sugar content of two chocolate toppings?

Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, so different serving sizes don’t affect the comparison. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing food labels on this basis; if a product claims to contain less sugar, also check which product it’s compared with.

Does ‘lower sugar’ mean a product is sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Hagelslag Puur Minder Suiker and says its 30% lower-sugar claim is specifically compared with AH Chocoladehagel Puur.

What should I check for Céréal Hagelslag Melk Minder Suikers?

Check the ingredients, allergens and warning on the packaging. According to Albert Heijn, the milk variety included in this comparison contains maltitols, milk and soya, and excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.