Low-Sugar or Regular Spritz Biscuits for Weekend Breakfast?

Who is this relevant to?

Spritz biscuit fans keeping an eye on sugar

You’re looking for a low-sugar spritz biscuit for weekend breakfast, but also want to know how many carbohydrates it contains and which sweeteners have been used.

Breakfast planners who consider portion size

You want to serve a biscuit at breakfast without letting it take the place of other breakfast foods. Knowing the amount per biscuit helps you decide what to put on the table.

Shoppers who check ingredients

You need to take allergens into account or want to know whether a spritz biscuit contains polyols. The label on the exact variety you buy is what matters.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most for your weekend breakfast: less sugar, the role of the spritz biscuit as part of breakfast, or the ingredients. Then compare like for like and look separately at the portion you plan to eat.

What to consider	What to check when buying	Who it matters to
Sugars and carbohydrates	Compare sugars and total carbohydrates per 100 g, then check how much you’ll get in the portion you eat.	I want a low-sugar spritz biscuit, but don’t want to assume that its total carbohydrate content is low too. Around 50% of consumers prioritise sugar content.
Portion and breakfast	Check the amount per biscuit and compare energy, saturated fat and fibre on the same basis.	If the spritz biscuit is an extra at breakfast, I want to decide how many biscuits to have. For around 33% of consumers, portion choice is the top priority.
Ingredients and polyols	Check the ingredients, allergens and any warning about polyols on the exact pack.	I want to know in advance whether a spritz biscuit contains ingredients I need to avoid and whether it contains polyols. This check is the deciding factor for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

Only reading the sugar claim on the front

According to Damhert, Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel contains 0.5 g of sugars, but also 44.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. So a low sugar figure doesn’t tell you the whole nutritional story.

Compare the nutrition tables side by side, checking energy, saturated fat, fibre and salt per 100 g as well. Then consider how much you’ll actually eat.
Overlooking polyols

Damhert lists 16.0 g of polyols per 100 g for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel. The pack also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Check the ingredients and the warning on the pack before deciding how many biscuits to serve.
Treating a spritz biscuit as a whole breakfast

Having less sugar in a biscuit doesn’t automatically make it a substitute for breakfast foods that provide fibre and other nutrients.

First decide what else you want to eat at breakfast, then choose whether to have a spritz biscuit and how many.
Assuming similarly named varieties are the same

Damhert lists Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and Minder Suikers Sprits Natuur with different nutrition tables. So don’t automatically use the figures for one name to assess the other pack.

Check the full product name, pack size, ingredients and nutritional information for the variety you’re buying.

Brands to compare

Damhert

Damhert Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel is a useful product to compare if you’re mainly looking at sugar content.

For this variety, Damhert lists 0.5 g of sugars and 16.0 g of polyols per 100 g.
The spritz biscuit contains wheat, egg and milk, may contain rye, nuts and peanuts, and carries a warning about a possible laxative effect if consumed excessively.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel is a classic spritz biscuit to compare if a low sugar figure isn’t your top requirement.

For Nobo Sprits Naturel, Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g; according to the product information, a 17 g biscuit contains 4.0 g of sugars.
According to Jumbo’s product information, this plain variety contains milk and wheat and may contain nuts and sesame.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells its own spritz biscuits, as well as a separate category for biscuits aimed at people watching their sugar intake. That doesn’t mean every spritz biscuit in its range is low in sugar.

The individual product and category pages give you a starting point for exploring the varieties.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. For an accurate comparison, read the label on the exact pack.

Spritz biscuits on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a low-sugar spritz biscuit also low in carbohydrates?

You can’t tell from the sugar figure alone. For Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel, Damhert lists 0.5 g of sugars and 44.0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. If carbohydrates also matter to you, compare both figures in the nutritional information.

Can low-sugar spritz biscuits be part of a weekend breakfast?

A low-sugar spritz biscuit can be a small addition to breakfast, but its lower sugar content doesn’t tell you what the rest of the meal contains. Check the portion size and the other nutritional values before deciding whether to include it at breakfast.

Why does the pack warn about a laxative effect?

Damhert warns on Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; this variety contains polyols. Read the warning alongside the ingredients when deciding on a portion.

Which allergens should I check for in spritz biscuits?

It depends on the exact variety. For Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel, Damhert lists wheat, egg and milk, with possible traces of rye, nuts and peanuts. According to Jumbo, Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel contains milk and wheat and may contain nuts and sesame. Always check the pack you’re buying.

Are milk chocolate spritz biscuits an alternative if I want less sugar?

Not if a low sugar figure is your deciding factor for the varieties being compared. Verkade lists 29.3 g of sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Melk, compared with 0.5 g per 100 g for Damhert Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel, according to Damhert. Before buying, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack.