Looking for a lower-sugar chocolate biscuit to take with you for lunch? Compare the ‘of which sugars’ values per 100 g and check exactly what the packaging claim means. Céréal Nederland lists 0.5 g sugars and 24 g polyols per 100 g for Choco Delight Puur; also check the portion size, other nutritional values and allergens. If chocolate isn’t essential, Verkade San Francisco Zero, described by Verkade as a biscuit with no added sugars, is another type of product to consider.
You want to take a chocolate biscuit with you and compare the sugar content per 100 g. You also check whether the product contains sweeteners or polyols, rather than relying solely on a claim on the front of the pack.
You’re looking for a pack that fits in your bag and want to know how many biscuits you’ll be taking. The number of biscuits and the nutritional information per portion can help you assess the pack.
As well as the sugar content, you want to know which sweeteners and allergens the biscuit contains. This is particularly relevant for Céréal Choco Delight Puur, which lists wheat, soya, milk and egg.
First decide whether chocolate is a must-have. Then compare similar biscuits by their sugar content per 100 g, and check the portion size, ingredients and other nutritional values for your lunch on the go.
A good choice when: You want to stick with chocolate and choose based on the stated sugar content. Céréal Choco Delight Puur gives you a specific figure: according to Céréal Nederland, it contains 0.5 g sugars per 100 g.
Things to consider: According to Céréal Nederland, the same variety contains 24 g polyols and 427 kcal per 100 g. Check the allergens too.
A good choice when: Chocolate isn’t essential. You could consider Verkade San Francisco Zero, which Verkade describes as a biscuit with no added sugars.
Things to consider: Don’t assume from the product name that it has a chocolate coating. Check the type of product and the ‘of which sugars’ value on the packaging.
A good choice when: If a lower sugar content isn’t a priority, a multipack may be more important for what you take with you.
Things to consider: A small pack doesn’t tell you anything about its sugar content. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 39.6 g sugars per 100 g for Speculoos with chocolate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars and claims | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ values per 100 g for similar biscuits, and check whether the pack says ‘less sugar’ or ‘no added sugars’. | I want to take chocolate with me, but I care more about the stated sugar content than a claim on the front of the pack. This would be the main deciding factor for around 46% of consumers. |
| Portion for your journey | Check the number of biscuits and portions per pack, and look at the nutritional information per biscuit or portion. | I want a pack that works with my lunch without treating the whole thing as one portion; portion size would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional value | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and compare energy and saturated fat per 100 g as well as sugars. | If I need to watch ingredients or allergens, the label determines whether this biscuit is suitable for me. For around 27% of consumers, these checks would be the main reason for their choice. |
These two claims don’t mean the same thing when it comes to the amount of sugars in a biscuit.
Check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and compare it with a similar product.
Alongside 0.5 g sugars, Céréal Nederland lists 427 kcal, 20 g fat, 8.8 g saturated fat and 24 g polyols per 100 g for Choco Delight Puur. The sugar figure alone doesn’t tell you the whole nutritional story.
Look at the nutritional information and ingredients together, then decide what portion you want to take with you.
Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars; that description doesn’t mean it’s a chocolate biscuit.
Check the product name and ingredients if a chocolate coating is a must-have for you.
A pack with smaller individual packs can be handy to take with you, but it doesn’t change the nutritional values per 100 g. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 39.6 g sugars per 100 g for Speculoos with chocolate.
Choose the pack that suits your portion, and use the nutritional information to compare sugar content.
These examples range from a chocolate biscuit with a stated sugar value to regular chocolate biscuits and a biscuit with no added sugars. Always assess the specific variety, not the brand as a whole.
Choco Delight Puur is a biscuit covered in dark chocolate and made with a sweetener.
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit that Verkade describes as having no added sugars.
Speculoos with chocolate is a regular chocolate biscuit that is also available in multipacks.
ALDI Nederland describes Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits as a pack of 20 butter biscuits with different types of chocolate.
Lidl Nederland lists Sondey Choco biscuits melk as a chocolate biscuit.
No, these claims don’t mean the same thing. Check the ‘of which sugars’ value on the pack to see how much sugar the biscuit contains, and check the ingredients if the sweetener used also matters to your choice.
Not automatically. Céréal Nederland lists 0.5 g sugars and 427 kcal per 100 g for Choco Delight Puur, so compare the energy content and the portion you plan to take with you too.
Céréal Choco Delight Puur lists wheat, soya, milk and egg; it may also contain nuts, mustard and sesame. If allergens are important to your choice, check the current packaging when you buy it.
Yes, check the packaging again if ingredients, nutritional values or allergens are important to you. Albert Heijn notes that this product information can change.
