If you’re mainly looking to cut down on sugar in a late-night snack, compare the sugar content per 100 g of spritz biscuits that you’d genuinely consider as alternatives. Then check the energy per 100 g, portion size, sweeteners and allergens too: a lower sugar content doesn’t answer those other questions.
You’re looking for a spritz biscuit with less sugar than the standard options listed, and you’re open to biscuits made with sweeteners. Product information from Lisa Kookt, PLUS and Verkade provides per-100 g figures for comparison.
You prefer a standard spritz biscuit and use the nutritional information to decide how much to eat. Cutting down on sugar isn’t your main reason for switching varieties.
Your choice depends on ingredients such as maltitol or the allergens listed on the packaging. These vary between the products mentioned, so check the label on the pack you buy.
When choosing a spritz biscuit for a late-night snack, first decide whether lower sugar, a classic recipe or the ingredients matter most to you. Then compare the nutritional information for varieties you’d genuinely want to eat.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare ‘of which sugars’ and energy per 100 g, then check the weight of each biscuit. | If I mainly want to cut down on sugar, I want to compare a spritz biscuit with the standard varieties I’d otherwise choose. Sugar reduction is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Classic spritz biscuit | Check the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g for the standard spritz biscuits you’re considering. | I’d rather choose the familiar kind of spritz biscuit, even if it doesn’t have the lowest sugar content. Around 30% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Sweeteners and allergens | Check the current packaging for the sweeteners, allergens and warnings that apply to the variety you’ve chosen. | If I want to avoid maltitol or need to take an allergen into account, the ingredients determine which spritz biscuits I can consider. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is their first concern. |
The spritz biscuit listed by Lisa Kookt contains 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, but also 497 kcal per 100 g. So the sugar content alone doesn’t tell you everything about its nutritional value.
Check both sugars and energy per 100 g, and use the weight of each biscuit to work out your portion.
Dieetwebshop’s product information lists maltitol for Damhert Minder Suikers Sprits Natuur and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the ingredients list and the warning on the packaging before choosing this variety.
According to its product description, the Elvee Chocolade spritsen minder suiker listed by PLUS is a chocolate product, not the same type of product as a standard butter spritz biscuit.
First decide whether you want a spritz biscuit or a chocolate product, then compare suitable products within that category.
If your choice depends on ingredients or allergens, the information on the pack you buy is what matters for the product you actually have in your hands.
Check the current packaging before eating, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.
Minder Suikers Sprits Natuur is a spritz biscuit made with maltitol, for anyone considering a lower-sugar option.
Nobo Sprits Original is a standard branded spritz biscuit that can help you compare classic and lower-sugar options.
PLUS Spritsen is a standard butter spritz biscuit that can serve as a point of comparison.
Elvee Chocolade spritsen minder suiker may be worth considering if you’re also open to chocolate products.
First compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for spritz biscuits that are genuine alternatives for you. Then check the energy, portion size, ingredients and allergens. Figures per biscuit may be harder to compare if the biscuits weigh different amounts.
No, not if you want to avoid polyols: Dieetwebshop lists maltitol in the ingredients and warns of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess. Before buying, also check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.
Store spritz biscuits according to the instructions on the packaging. Verkade recommends keeping Nobo Sprits Original in a dry, preferably cool place; PLUS advises storing its spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place.
