Who is this comparison for?

Hosts who mainly want to serve less sugar

Compare the stated sugar content per 100 g, then check whether the sweeteners, polyols and other ingredients suit what you want to serve.

Hosts who are thinking about taste and quantity

You want a plate with enough biscuits for several guests, so compare the pack size and type of speculaas as well as the sugar content.

Hosts catering for dietary needs or allergies

If a guest needs gluten-free speculaas or has to avoid certain ingredients, check the claims and allergens on the specific product first. You can then compare the sugar content.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most to your guests: less sugar, enough biscuits for everyone or a specific dietary requirement. Then compare the other details on the packaging.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Less sugar Compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and check which sweeteners or polyols are listed in the ingredients. I want to serve less sugar, but also know which ingredients are in the biscuits. For around 50% of consumers, reducing sugar is the top priority.
Type and quantity Check whether you’re choosing speculoos or bakers’ speculaas, and how many biscuits or portions are in the pack. For a plate to share with several guests, I want to know whether one pack will be enough and what type of biscuit I’m serving. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this when choosing biscuits for drinks.
Dietary requirements and allergens Read the current allergen information, including ‘may contain’ statements, and check for a gluten-free claim if needed. If a guest needs to avoid gluten or a specific allergen, the biscuits must meet that requirement first. This essential check is the top priority for around 10% of consumers.

A low sugar content doesn’t automatically answer an allergy question. Dieetwebshop lists wheat, almonds, egg, soya and milk among the ingredients in Céréal Speculoos with almonds. Jumbo states that its gluten-free speculaas contains 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g: checking for gluten and comparing sugar content are therefore two separate steps.

Common comparison mistakes

  • Assuming ‘0 g of sugars’ means ‘no sweeteners’

    The Céréal Speculoos with almonds described by Dieetwebshop lists 29 g of polyols per 100 g as well as 0 g of sugars, and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Check the ingredients and warnings on the current pack before serving these biscuits to a group.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    A 110 g pack of Céréal Speculoos with almonds and a 600 g pack of bakers’ speculaas won’t provide the same number of biscuits for drinks. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list these pack sizes respectively.

    Decide how much you want to serve and always compare the sugar content per 100 g too; the pack size tells you nothing about the sugar content.

  • Confusing a recipe title with its ingredients

    Jumbo’s ‘Sugar-free speculaas’ recipe uses 500 g of maple syrup. Voedingscentrum classifies maple syrup as a syrup that counts as added sugar.

    If you want to avoid added sugar, read the full recipe rather than relying on the title alone.

  • Treating gluten-free and lower-sugar as the same thing

    Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas is labelled gluten-free, but also contains 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g. Conversely, a low sugar content doesn’t tell you whether a biscuit is suitable for someone who needs to avoid gluten.

    Check the requirement that is essential for your guest first, then compare the other nutritional information.

Brands and own-label options to consider

These brands and own-label ranges include different types of biscuits and pack sizes. So assess the specific product, not just the name on the pack.

Céréal

Céréal makes an almond Speculoos version for anyone who places a lot of importance on the stated sugar content.

  • Dieetwebshop states that this version contains 0 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • The same product information lists 29 g of polyols per 100 g, several allergens and a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells both Bakkers Speculaas and a separate gluten-free speculaas version.

  • Jumbo lists a 600 g pack of Bakkers Speculaas, containing 29 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • The gluten-free version is a different product and contains 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g; gluten-free does not mean sugar-free here.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells its own bakers’ speculaas and also stocks Céréal Speculoos with almonds in its range of sugar-conscious biscuits.

  • According to Albert Heijn, AH Bakkers speculaas comes in a 600 g pack containing 48 portions.
  • Albert Heijn states that this bakers’ speculaas contains 33 g of sugars per 100 g. Céréal Speculoos is a separate product with different ingredients.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit with a caramelised flavour, often enjoyed with coffee.

  • The flavour described by Lotus Bakeries can help you decide whether this type of biscuit is right for drinks.
  • If you’re choosing based on sugar content, compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the specific pack.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists a 600 g pack of Bakkers speculaas as one of its own-label products.

  • The stated pack size can help you plan how much you’ll need for a plate to share with several guests.
  • To compare sugar content, check the nutrition table on the pack in store.

ALDI

ALDI lists Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.

  • The stated number of biscuits makes it easier to work out whether the pack will fill a sharing plate.
  • Check the sugar content per 100 g on the pack before comparing this version with other speculaas.

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Frequently asked questions

Is speculoos with 0 g of sugars automatically the right choice for drinks?

No, sugar content is just one part of the decision. Dieetwebshop also states that Céréal Speculoos with almonds contains 29 g of polyols per 100 g and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. You should also check that the ingredients are suitable for your guests.

How do I compare the sugar content of two packs of speculaas?

For both packs, compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. According to Voedingscentrum, nutritional values are shown per 100 g on the label; then check the size of a biscuit or portion if you want to work out how much to serve.

Does gluten-free speculaas also contain less sugar?

No, a gluten-free claim doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content on its own. Jumbo states that Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas contains 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g; assess any essential gluten-free requirement and the sugar content separately.

Is speculaas made with maple syrup free from added sugar?

No, Voedingscentrum classifies maple syrup as a syrup that counts as added sugar. Jumbo’s recipe titled ‘Sugar-free speculaas’ contains 500 g of maple syrup, so read the ingredients rather than relying on the recipe title alone.