Choose individually wrapped small packs if you want to take a set amount of biscuits for one shift. Loose mini biscuits are another option, provided you measure out a portion beforehand: their small size doesn’t determine how many you’ll end up eating. Think of biscuits as a treat alongside your usual meals and check the portion size, nutritional information and allergens for the variety you choose.
If you want to take a small amount for one break, an individually wrapped pack or a portion measured out in advance is more helpful than simply choosing a smaller biscuit. For example, ALDI lists individual packs of Biscotto Mini Biscuits; Jumbo lists portions for Double Chocolate Mini’s.
If you fancy something sweet during the night, it’s useful to think of biscuits as separate from a meal or other snack. Thuisarts explains that working nights can make eating more difficult; VGZ points out that fast sugars can cause a short-lived energy boost followed by a dip.
If you have dietary requirements or an allergy, the ingredients in the exact variety matter. Always check the ingredients and allergens on the current label before buying, even if you already know another biscuit from the same brand.
First decide whether you want to take a separate pack for each shift or measure out an amount from one larger pack yourself. Then compare the nutritional information and check whether the variety you want is available.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking portions with you | Check the number of individual packs or portions and the amount in each portion. If the biscuits are loose, you can measure out an amount yourself before you leave. | I want to take one defined biscuit break with me, rather than keep dipping into the whole pack during my break. For around 40% of consumers, keeping portions in check is the priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, including sugars, fat and fibre. Check how much you actually want to take with you. | If I have something sweet at night, I want to know what my chosen amount contains and avoid treating biscuits as a meal. This matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check your shop’s current range, especially if the variety you want is only available for a limited time. | I want to be able to buy my chosen biscuits before my next shift; a changing range means I may need an alternative. Availability is the deciding factor for around 30% of consumers. |
A biscuit’s size doesn’t change its role. VGZ explains that fast sugars can cause a short-lived energy boost followed by a dip at night.
Plan biscuits as a treat, and take other food with you that suits your usual mealtimes during your shift.
A pack of small biscuits may contain several portions. Jumbo lists five portions in a 125 g pack of Double Chocolate Mini’s.
Check the number of portions and the grams per portion. Before you leave, set aside only the amount you want to take with you.
Ingredients and allergens depend on the variety, not the size. A chocolate variety may have a different recipe from a plain biscuit by the same brand.
Check the current label whenever you try a new variety, and look for any allergens that matter to you.
Lidl only offers some mini biscuits for a limited time or in store only.
Check availability before doing your shopping for your next shift, and choose another variety if needed.
Worth considering if you’re looking for mini biscuits or want to use a regular Biscoff biscuit as an individual portion.
An option if you want to take pre-portioned packs with you.
Offers various types of mini biscuits; the product information can help you compare portions.
A Lidl brand with a varied range of biscuits and cookies.
The product information for regular Lotus Biscoff gives you a portion to use as a reference when comparing biscuits.
These mini biscuits are a good fit for a planned sweet treat during a night shift. Use the pack to work out how much to take for each shift; a mini size isn’t automatically a set portion.
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For anyone who wants to take a limited amount of speculaas biscuits for a shift. The product name states 200 g and 8 pieces; check the pack for the portion size and any allergens that matter to you.
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For anyone who wants to measure out an amount of mini biscuits before their shift. The pack contains 160 g; compare the nutritional information with the amount you’re taking, and check the current label for allergens.
No, think of mini biscuits as a treat alongside your usual meals. VGZ explains that fast sugars can cause a short-lived energy boost followed by a dip, so don’t choose what to eat based solely on a biscuit’s small size.
No, that depends on the product and how much you eat. For example, Jumbo lists 9.3 g of sugars per 25 g portion of Double Chocolate Mini’s; for another variety, check its own portion size and nutritional information.
Read the allergen information on the current label for the exact pack. Don’t rely on the ingredients in another flavour or variety from the same brand.
Check current availability before going to the shop for a particular variety. Lidl lists some biscuits as available for a limited time or in store only.
