Choose mini biscuits for a study break if you can set aside a portion in advance and put the rest away; small biscuits don’t automatically mean a small overall portion. Compare like-for-like biscuits using the nutritional information, check the ingredients and allergens, and make sure the packaging suits the way you want to portion them.
Want to enjoy a few biscuits while studying without repeatedly reaching into the packet? Check whether the biscuits are easy to count, what portion size is stated on the pack and how to store the rest. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that portion and pack sizes can affect how much you eat.
If you want to know what you’ll be having during a planned biscuit break, read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion alongside the ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says Nutri-Score is designed to compare products of the same type; the score alone won’t tell you whether a biscuit is right for you.
A larger bag can be handy if you want to set aside biscuits for several study days. Compare the net weight and think about how you’ll seal and store the pack after opening it. ALDI Netherlands, for example, lists several Biscotto mini varieties in different pack sizes; always check the details of the variety you choose.
Start with the amount you want to have during one study session. Then compare the nutritional information and check that the packaging and ingredients suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Setting a portion | Check the portion size in grams and the number of biscuits; decide how many you’ll set aside in advance. | During a long study session, I want to set aside an amount rather than keep dipping into the bag. Portion control is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Comparing nutritional values | Compare like-for-like biscuits for things such as sugars, saturated fat and fibre per 100 g, then check your planned portion. | When choosing between two biscuits, I want to know what their nutritional make-up means for the amount I’ll have; this comparison is the first concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Stock and packaging | Check the net weight and storage advice, especially if you’ll use one pack over several days. | For several study days, I want to be able to store biscuits without opening a new pack each time. Stock and packaging come first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. | If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I need to be able to check before choosing a biscuit; this is the most important consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
It’s easy to take more than you intended from a bag containing lots of small biscuits. What’s listed as a portion on the label may also be different from the amount you actually have.
Before you start studying, put your chosen number in a bowl and put the pack away. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights how portion and pack sizes can affect how much you eat.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says Nutri-Score can help you compare products of the same type. On its own, the score doesn’t tell you how much you’ll have or exactly what’s in the biscuit.
For similar biscuits, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients list too. Then check the nutritional values for the portion you plan to have.
Ingredients and statements about the possible presence of allergens vary from one product to another. For example, the product pages for the mini biscuits reviewed by Jumbo and Milka list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Check the up-to-date allergen information on the pack of the specific variety, even if you’ve bought biscuits from the same brand before.
A pack for several study days isn’t necessarily divided into portions. If the bag is left open, it can be harder to stick to the amount you set aside in advance.
Check the storage advice and set aside a portion for each study session before sealing the rest of the pack.
These brands offer examples of different biscuit types and packaging. Check the details on the specific pack: a feature of one variety won’t necessarily apply to the whole brand.
A point of comparison for compact speculoos and sandwich biscuits. Jumbo lists a 154 g pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos with Speculoos Cream Filling.
Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 3.5 g and 37 portions per pack for AH Cookie Bites Choc Chip.
Jumbo’s range includes mini biscuits, such as its own-brand Choco Chip with Dark Chocolate variety in a 125 g pack.
Jumbo describes 110 g Milka Mini Cookies as biscuits in a resealable pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists several Biscotto products, including 150 g mini biscuits, 110 g mini oat bites and 300 g mini syrup waffles.
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Mini star biscuits in milk chocolate and white chocolate varieties, with 6 × 6 biscuits per pack.
Below is a 150 g milk chocolate biscuit you can consider for a planned biscuit break. If you prefer mini biscuits, check the size of each biscuit and the portion information on the current pack.
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An option if you want to set aside an amount of biscuits before you start studying. The pack contains 150 g; check how many biscuits you want to have in one sitting and whether their size suits your preference for mini biscuits.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the current label if milk, wheat, soya or the possible presence of nuts is relevant to you.
No. The number of biscuits you have still determines the size of your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says portion and pack sizes can affect how much you eat. So set aside an amount in advance and put the rest away.
First compare like-for-like biscuits using the nutritional information per 100 g, including energy, sugars, saturated fat, fibre and salt. Then check what’s in the portion you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you can use Nutri-Score to compare products of the same type, but it shouldn’t replace the label.
Follow the storage advice on the specific pack and seal it as instructed after use. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo says to store the biscuits described in a cool, dry, dark place; advice may differ for other biscuits.
Biscuits can be a planned treat, but you don’t need to have one at every study break. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that many products sold as snacks are high in calories; if you choose biscuits, consider your portion and the nutritional information.
