Who needs to pay attention to portion information?

If you count carbohydrates per biscuit

You want to be able to include one mini in your carbohydrate count. Knowing the weight of each one, or having a portion with a clearly stated number of biscuits, makes this calculation possible.

If you want to set a limit for a small portion

You want to decide in advance how many minis to have with your food. Their small size only helps you stick to that choice if you also keep track of the total number you eat.

If you want to assess a sugar claim

You may be comparing a ‘less sugar’ variety with regular stroopwafels. The total carbohydrates and the weight of the portion still matter; and a ‘less sugar’ variety isn’t necessarily a mini.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the carbohydrates in the amount you actually intend to eat. The label gives the values per 100 g and sometimes also provides a useful portion size, either per biscuit or for several biscuits.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Carbohydrates per eating occasion Check the carbohydrates per 100 g and the weight of one mini or the stated portion. If I want to count one biscuit, I need to know how many carbohydrates it adds. This calculation is the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Number of minis eaten Check how many biscuits are in a labelled portion and decide in advance how many you’ll have. When I have a small treat, I don’t want to end up eating several minis without realising. Around 30% of consumers give setting a portion limit top priority.
Sugar claim or alternative Compare total carbohydrates, sugars and portion weight. Also check whether the stroopwafel you’re comparing it with is actually a mini. I want to be able to assess a claim such as ‘less sugar’ without losing sight of portion size, or I’d rather eat something else. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common misconceptions

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘low in carbohydrates’

    The size doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates you’ll end up eating. Albert Heijn lists 8 g per mini and 60 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for AH Mini stroopwafels. That works out at around 4.8 g per biscuit, and the amount adds up if you eat more than one.

    Work it out based on the number of minis you actually eat, not just the description on the front of the pack.

  • Assuming the labelled portion is right for you

    Albert Heijn lists four Daelmans minis, weighing 32 g in total, as a portion. With the stated 66 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, that works out at around 21.1 g for four biscuits. The labelled portion doesn’t determine what fits your dietary plan.

    Use the portion as a unit for your calculation and decide how much to have based on your dietary plan.

  • Assuming ‘less sugar’ means suitable for diabetes

    The claim on AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels compares the sugar content with AH Roomboter stroopwafels. Albert Heijn also lists 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for the less-sugar variety; and it isn’t a mini stroopwafel.

    Compare the total carbohydrates and the weight of your portion, as well as the sugar content.

  • Relying only on nutritional information online

    To count carbohydrates, you need information that matches the pack you’re buying. The weight of a pack or a description such as ‘mini’ isn’t enough to work out the carbohydrates per biscuit.

    Read the label on the pack you’ve bought, including the ingredients and allergens that matter to you.

Brands to compare

Daelmans

Albert Heijn lists Daelmans Stroopwafels mini’s in a 200 g bag, with a portion of four minis weighing 32 g in total.

  • Using the number of biscuits and the portion weight, you can calculate the stated 66 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for one mini, assuming all four biscuits are the same size.
  • The labelled portion contains four biscuits, so recalculate if you eat a different number.

Albert Heijn

AH Mini stroopwafels and AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are different products; the less-sugar variety isn’t a mini.

  • Albert Heijn lists a portion of 8 g and 60 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for AH Mini, so you can calculate the carbohydrates for the stated mini portion.
  • A less-sugar claim on the other variety doesn’t, by itself, tell you how many carbohydrates are in your portion.

Jumbo

The product listing for Jumbo Mini Stroopwafeltjes describes a pack of 18 biscuits weighing 8 g each.

  • Jumbo lists 5.2 g of carbohydrates and 3.0 g of sugars per 8 g biscuit.
  • Jumbo says on this product listing that the item is no longer available in its online range. Check what’s currently available before basing your calculations on this variety.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Mini-roomboter stroopwafels as a 316 g pack containing around 37 biscuits.

  • The stated number of biscuits can help you count out a portion in advance.
  • Check the nutritional information on the pack if you want to calculate the carbohydrates per mini; an approximate number of biscuits doesn’t give you an exact portion weight.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Mini Stroopwafels as a 300 g pack.

  • The mini size lets you set a limit by choosing a number of biscuits in advance.
  • Use the label to check the weight and carbohydrates in your actual portion; the pack weight alone isn’t enough.

PLUS

PLUS Mini stroopwafels Per Wikkel is described as a 300 g pack.

  • PLUS lists 58.2 g of carbohydrates and 36.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which you can use to calculate the amount for a known portion weight.
  • Check the weight of the mini you’re eating before converting the value per 100 g into a figure for one biscuit.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini stroopwafels automatically suitable if I have diabetes?

No. Their small size doesn’t determine how many carbohydrates you eat. Check the amount for the number you actually eat and consider it as part of your personal dietary plan.

Should I look at ‘of which sugars’ or ‘carbohydrates’?

For carbohydrate counting, use the total carbohydrates in your portion; ‘of which sugars’ is one part of that nutritional information. Diabetes Fonds explains that sugar itself is a carbohydrate, but the sugars figure doesn’t replace the total carbohydrate value.

How do I calculate the carbohydrates in one mini stroopwafel?

Multiply the weight of one mini by the carbohydrates per 100 g, then divide the result by 100. For AH Mini stroopwafels, the 8 g portion listed by Albert Heijn and 60 g of carbohydrates per 100 g work out at around 4.8 g of carbohydrates per mini.

Does ‘less sugar’ also mean low in carbohydrates?

No. A comparison of sugar content doesn’t tell you how many total carbohydrates are in your portion. According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than AH Roomboter stroopwafels, while the less-sugar variety lists 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Should I stick to the portion size on the label?

No. A labelled portion is a unit for your calculation, not a personal recommendation. For example, Albert Heijn lists four Daelmans minis as a portion. If you eat one or two, calculate the carbohydrates for that number instead.