A lower-sugar stroopwafel could be a good choice if you fancy something sweet after exercise and want to compare its sugar content with a regular version. Don’t automatically treat it as a complete snack after an intense workout: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of getting enough protein. So consider what else you eat, and check the nutrition information per serving, ingredients and allergens on the pack.
You fancy something sweet after the gym and are comparing a stroopwafel labelled ‘less sugar’ or ‘low sugar’ with a regular version. Albert Heijn lists products with both claims; compare the nutrition information on the current packaging.
After an intense workout, you’re mainly checking whether your snack or meal fits your protein needs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says getting enough protein is important; you can consider a stroopwafel separately as a treat.
You want to know how much you’re eating at a time, or whether you need to check the ingredients and allergens. Read the label on the pack you choose, even if you already know the product name.
First decide whether you’re looking for a sweet treat or want to top up your nutrition after an intense workout. Then compare your chosen portion and the label.
A good fit if: you’re specifically watching your sugar intake but fancy a stroopwafel after exercise.
Worth considering: a sugar claim alone tells you nothing about the protein content; compare the latest nutrition information.
A good fit if: lower sugar isn’t your main priority and you’re choosing a stroopwafel as a treat.
Worth considering: compare the portion and nutrition information; consider your protein intake separately from the treat.
A good fit if: you want to get some protein from a snack or meal after an intense workout.
Worth considering: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don’t need a special protein bar or shake if they eat a varied diet; you can enjoy a stroopwafel as a treat alongside this.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare the sugar content per 100 g and per wafer on the current packaging. | I fancy something sweet after exercise, but sugar is my main priority. For around 40% of consumers, this comes first. |
| Protein and post-workout nutrition | Check the protein per serving and what else you’re having as a snack or meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise. | After an intense workout, I mainly want to know whether my snack fits my protein needs. Protein is the main concern for around 40% of consumers. |
| Portion and label | Check the weight per wafer, ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose. | If I’m planning my portion or need to avoid an ingredient, I want to know exactly what I’m eating. For around 20% of consumers, checking the portion or label comes first. |
A sugar claim doesn’t tell you how much protein a stroopwafel provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise.
Consider the wafer as a sweet snack, then separately check whether your snack or meal fits your protein needs.
Wafers and packs come in different sizes. A figure per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much sugar or energy is in the portion you’ve eaten.
Compare the same nutrition figures per 100 g and per wafer, and decide how many wafers you want to eat.
Albert Heijn and PLUS state that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.
Check the pack of the version you choose when you buy it, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.
A reduced-sugar product may contain added polyols. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that, at certain levels, the label may warn about the effect of excessive consumption.
Read the ingredients and any warning on the pack, especially if you plan to eat several wafers.
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels and Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm.
Jumbo lists regular stroopwafels from its own brand and Bakker Joop, among others.
PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels in both regular and mini sizes.
PLUS lists regular stroopwafels from its own brand, Daelmans and Bakker Joop, among others.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels and mini butter stroopwafels.
Yes, if you fancy a sweet snack and want to take the sugar content into account, a stroopwafel like this could be a good choice. If post-workout nutrition is your main concern after an intense session, also look at the protein in your overall snack or meal; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says getting enough protein is important.
No, not automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that people who exercise very actively may need more carbohydrates; choose a stroopwafel, if you have one, based on how much you’ve trained and what else you’re eating.
No, a sugar claim alone tells you nothing about the protein content. Compare the sugar and protein per 100 g and per serving on the current packaging.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the version you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists allergens to watch out for depending on your circumstances, including cereals containing gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts and nuts; don’t rely on the brand name alone.
Check the ingredients and any warning on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that foods containing more than 10% added polyols carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
