Which choice suits you?

For viewers keeping an eye on sugar

You want the flavour of speculoos during the Oranje match, but your main priority is comparing the amount of sugars per 100 g and per biscuit.

For viewers planning their portion

You decide in advance how many biscuits to have, or look for a pack to share. The weight and nutritional value per biscuit can help you choose.

For viewers checking ingredients

Ingredients and allergens matter more to you than the sugar content. The presence of polyols may also influence your choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First compare the amount of sugars per 100 g. Then decide what portion suits your viewing plans and check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Amount of sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Then check the amount per biscuit, taking the weight of each biscuit into account. If I mainly want to eat less sugar during the match, the sugar content determines my choice. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Portion and packaging Check the number of biscuits, the weight of each biscuit and the nutritional value per portion. If you want to choose a portion in advance or share the speculoos with others, pay particular attention to the amount in the pack. This is the main consideration for roughly 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information. If you need a gluten-free option, check the packaging; for products containing polyols, look out for any warnings about consumption. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether a biscuit meets my requirements before comparing sugar content. Around 20% of consumers make this their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘no sugars’ means ‘no energy’

    For Céréal Speculoos almond pieces with no sugars, Albert Heijn lists 404 kcal and 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, as well as 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional values that matter to you, and check the weight of each biscuit too.

  • Confusing a low sugar content with being gluten-free

    The ingredients information for Céréal Speculoos includes wheat, barley and almonds. By contrast, Jumbo lists 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g for its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas.

    First check the ingredients and allergens you need to avoid; only then compare the sugar content of products that meet your requirements.

  • Overlooking polyols in biscuits with no sugars

    Céréal’s product information lists 29 g of polyols per 100 g and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea.

    Read the consumption warning and take the presence of polyols into account when choosing your portion.

Brands to compare

Céréal

Speculoos almond pieces with no sugars provide a useful comparison for anyone whose main concern is sugar content.

  • Albert Heijn lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g; Jumbo lists 0.04 g per 11 g biscuit.
  • The product also contains 29 g of polyols and 404 kcal per 100 g, lists several allergens and carries a warning about excessive consumption.

Jumbo

Jumbo also offers a separate gluten-free speculoos biscuit option to consider alongside products chosen for their sugar content.

  • The product information for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas states that it is gluten-free and carries the Crossed Grain mark.
  • The same product lists 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g. Gluten-free and low in sugars are two different selection criteria.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product information lets you compare Céréal Speculoos with AH Bakkers speculaas.

  • Albert Heijn lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos.
  • AH Bakkers speculaas lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current label when buying, as product information can change.

Lotus Biscoff

Regular Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits are used here as a point of reference when comparing sugar content.

  • Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists nutritional values per 100 g, so you can compare them with other products on the same basis.
  • For Lotus Biscoff, the manufacturer lists 38.1 g of sugars and 484 kcal per 100 g.

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Frequently asked questions

Are speculoos biscuits with no sugars also low in energy?

Not necessarily: Albert Heijn lists 404 kcal, 62 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos almond pieces with no sugars. So look beyond the ‘of which sugars’ line.

How do I compare the sugar content of different packs?

Use the amount of ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g as your basis for comparison, then check the weight per biscuit. For Céréal Speculoos, Jumbo lists 0.04 g of sugars per 11 g biscuit; portion sizes can vary between products.

Why does Céréal Speculoos carry a warning?

The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect and lists maltitol as a sweetener. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea. Bear the warning in mind when choosing your portion.

Are Céréal Speculoos biscuits suitable if I need to eat gluten-free?

The ingredients information lists wheat and barley, so don’t choose this product just because it is low in sugars if you need to eat gluten-free. According to Jumbo, its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas is labelled gluten-free, but lists 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current label before buying.