Who might find these options useful?

Gamer keeping an eye on sugar

You’re looking for a crunchy biscuit with a low sugar content per 100 g. You also want to know which sweeteners it contains and how many you’ll set aside for a gaming session.

Gamer who checks ingredients carefully

You check polyols, allergens and packaging warnings before making a choice. A low sugar figure alone doesn’t give you enough information.

Gamer who portions snacks in advance

You don’t want to keep reaching into an open packet. Individually wrapped biscuits or pre-cut slices make it easier to choose a portion before you start gaming.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what matters most to you during a gaming session. Then compare the nutrition information for the specific products and the portion you plan to eat.

What to consider What to check when buying Who might prioritise this?
Sugar content Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then check the figure for the portion you’ve chosen. If my main aim is to limit sugar, I want to compare the actual amounts rather than rely on a ‘less sugar’ claim. Around 36% of consumers put this first.
Polyols and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information, and look for any warning about a laxative effect. A biscuit with a low sugar figure is only an option for me if its ingredients meet my requirements. Around 29% of consumers consider this the most important check.
Portion size while gaming Check how many biscuits or slices are in the pack, and whether they’re individually wrapped or pre-cut. During a long session, I want to decide in advance how much to set out, rather than keep reaching into the packet. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Other nutritional values As well as sugars, compare energy and fibre per 100 g. Look at the nutrition information as a whole. When choosing a biscuit, I don’t want to focus only on the sugar claim; I also want to consider its other nutritional values. Around 14% of consumers give this priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘less sugar’ means ‘low in sugars’

    A comparison with another product doesn’t tell you how much sugar the biscuit itself contains. Albert Heijn says AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than its regular butter stroopwafels, but they still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then work it out for the portion you plan to eat.

  • Confusing less sugar with fewer calories

    A low sugar figure doesn’t tell you how much energy a product provides. Albert Heijn lists 465 kcal per 100 g for AH Digestive 0% suiker; Jumbo lists 427 kcal per 100 g for Céréal Zonder Suikers Kokos.

    Check energy and the other nutrition information alongside the sugar figure, and choose your portion before you start gaming.

  • Leaving the ingredient check until after you buy

    Biscuits with less sugar may contain polyols. Some product pages warn that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; allergens also vary from product to product.

    Check the current ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the packaging. Keep products containing xylitol out of reach of pets.

  • Putting an open packet next to your controller

    If you keep reaching into the same packet while gaming, it’s easy to lose track of how much you’ve eaten.

    Set out a portion in a bowl beforehand, or take one individually wrapped biscuit. Store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.

Brands and product ranges to help you choose

Céréal

The Zonder Suikers Kokos and Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur varieties show how much the ingredients can differ, even within the same brand.

  • Jumbo lists 0 g and 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, along with fibre values.
  • The same product information lists 18 g and 24 g of polyols per 100 g respectively. Check the allergens for each variety too.

Albert Heijn

The own-brand range includes Digestive 0% suiker, butter stroopwafels with less sugar, and sliced ontbijtkoek zero: different products for different preferences.

  • The product information provides nutritional values and ingredients, so you can assess each variety individually.
  • Albert Heijn lists 465 kcal per 100 g for Digestive 0% suiker and 23 g of sugars per 100 g for its lower-sugar stroopwafels. The claim on the front of the pack is no substitute for the nutrition table.

Jumbo

Here, Jumbo is the retailer whose product information lets you compare products including Céréal and Peijnenburg; it isn’t the manufacturer of all those products.

  • The relevant product pages show ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g; some also give values per biscuit or slice.
  • Ingredients and claims apply to the individual product, so check the variety you choose on the packaging.

ALDI / Goud Gebakken

ALDI offers Goud Gebakken Koekhappers in a lower-sugar variety, among others, with six individually wrapped biscuits in each pack.

  • The individual wrappers make it easy to set aside one biscuit before a gaming session.
  • Compare the variety you choose using the nutritional values, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl lists a lower-sugar ontbijtkoek variety among its biscuit bars, alongside raisin spice cake.

  • The bar format gives you another type of snack to consider alongside individual biscuits.
  • For a comparison of sugars, polyols and allergens, check the packaging for the correct variety.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff Original is a crunchy spiced biscuit, also available in a Pocket Pack. It’s a different choice from a biscuit selected primarily for its reduced sugar content.

  • A small pack may suit you if you want to choose a portion in advance.
  • Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 38.1 g of sugars and 484 kcal per 100 g for Biscoff Original.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a biscuit with no added sugar contain no sugars at all?

No, the product may still contain sugars. According to the product information, Jumbo lists 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g for Peijnenburg Volkoren zonder toegevoegde suikers, naturally present in the product. So check ‘of which sugars’ in the nutrition table.

What should I check if I want to know more than just the sugar content?

Look at the full nutrition information and ingredients for the biscuit you’re considering. The sugar figure doesn’t tell you how much energy a product provides, for example: Albert Heijn lists 465 kcal per 100 g for AH Digestive 0% suiker. Also compare this with the portion you’ll actually set out.

Why do some lower-sugar biscuits carry a warning about a laxative effect?

Some of these products contain polyols as sweeteners and carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Albert Heijn includes this warning on products such as AH Digestive 0% suiker and AH Ontbijtkoek zero. Read the warning for the variety you buy and decide on your portion in advance.

Can I leave ontbijtkoek containing xylitol within my dog’s reach?

No. Jumbo states that the xylitol in Peijnenburg Volkoren zonder toegevoegde suikers is not suitable for animals and that you should contact a vet immediately if it is eaten. Keep this product out of reach of pets.

How should I store biscuits between gaming sessions?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen. For AH Digestive 0% suiker, Albert Heijn recommends a cool, dark and dry place and, once opened, a sealed tin. Check the label for other biscuits.