Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone comparing sugar levels

You want to know how many sugars a biscuit contains per 100 g before stocking up. A smaller pack or a variety made with sweeteners could be part of your decision.

Stock-up shoppers with regular biscuit habits

You’re buying biscuits for coffee breaks, visitors or your household, and want to know whether the pack size, best-before date and storage space suit the way you’ll use them.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

Before buying several packs, you want to check whether your chosen variety contains ingredients that you or anyone else eating them needs to avoid, such as particular allergens or sweeteners.

What should you look for when stocking up?

Start by comparing speculaas and speculoos for their nutritional values per 100 g. Then decide whether the pack size and storage requirements suit your plans.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugars per 100 g Read the ‘of which sugars’ line and check that you’re comparing the same product variety. A claim on the front of the pack doesn’t replace the nutrition table. If I’m buying several packs to choose a lower-sugar option, I want to be able to compare the figures directly. For around 33% of consumers, comparing sugar levels comes first.
Pack size and storage Check the pack weight and best-before date. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the packaging. When stocking up, I want to know how many packs I’ll need and whether I can seal opened biscuits properly. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this kind of convenience.
Full nutritional information As well as sugars, compare energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g. A low sugar figure doesn’t tell me what the rest of the nutritional profile looks like. For around 20% of consumers, the full nutrition table is a priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. If it contains sweeteners, check the polyol information too. Before I stock up, I want to know whether the biscuits are suitable for the people who’ll be eating them. For around 20% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the first thing they check.

Common mistakes

  • Taking a sugar claim as a verdict on the whole biscuit

    According to Jumbo, Céréal Speculoos with almond pieces contains 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, but also 404 kcal, 20 g of fat and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g. A low sugar figure doesn’t tell you the full nutritional story.

    Compare the nutrition tables per 100 g side by side before choosing several packs.

  • Assuming a large pack is a lower-sugar option

    A 600 g pack can be handy for stocking up, but Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Baker’s Speculaas, while Jumbo lists 29 g per 100 g for Jumbo Baker’s Speculaas.

    Make reducing sugar a separate selection criterion; pack size alone tells you nothing about sugar content.

  • Skipping the ingredients when a variety is labelled ‘sugar-free’

    Jumbo’s and Céréal’s product information lists maltitols in Céréal Speculoos with almond pieces, as well as ingredients including wheat, almonds, soya, egg, barley and milk.

    Before stocking up, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for that variety.

  • Not sealing an opened pack properly

    Once a pack has been opened, its contents won’t stay in the same condition automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place and keeping them well sealed.

    Check the best-before date and storage advice on the pack, and seal opened biscuits properly.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Céréal

The Speculoos with almond pieces variety comes in a 110 g pack and carries the product name ‘Sugar-Free’.

  • Jumbo lists 0.4 g of sugars and 29 g of polyols per 100 g for this variety.
  • The smaller pack size and listed allergens are worth bearing in mind if you’re buying several packs.

Albert Heijn

AH Baker’s Speculaas is a standard variety sold in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack size is worth considering if you’re looking for a larger pack to stock up on.
  • Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g; don’t choose this variety if your aim is to buy a lower-sugar option.

Jumbo

Jumbo Baker’s Speculaas is a standard 600 g variety. Jumbo also lists the smaller Céréal speculoos variety.

  • The two product pages let you compare pack sizes and sugars per 100 g.
  • Jumbo lists 29 g of sugars per 100 g for its Baker’s Speculaas; this isn’t the same choice as the Céréal variety with 0.4 g.

Lidl

Lidl lists Baker’s Speculaas in a 600 g pack.

  • The stated pack size can help you plan how much to stock up on.
  • Check the nutritional information on the pack you choose before selecting it to meet a lower-sugar target.

ALDI

According to ALDI, Biscotto Baker’s Speculaas comes in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.

  • The pack weight and number of biscuits can help you work out how many packs you’ll need.
  • For a sugar comparison, read the nutrition table for this exact variety.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit with a caramelised flavour. It isn’t necessarily in the same product category as baker’s speculaas.

  • If you’re considering Biscoff, you can assess the specific pack separately for its flavour and size.
  • Don’t assume the product name means it contains less sugar; compare the sugars per 100 g on the packaging instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘sugar-free’ mean a biscuit is also low in energy?

No. The sugar claim alone says nothing about the other nutritional values. Jumbo lists 0.4 g of sugars, 404 kcal, 20 g of fat and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos with almond pieces, so compare the full nutrition table.

How do I compare a small pack of speculoos with a large pack of speculaas?

First compare sugars and other nutritional values per 100 g, then look at the pack size and how many packs you’ll need. Jumbo lists a 110 g pack for Céréal Speculoos with almond pieces; AH Baker’s Speculaas and Jumbo Baker’s Speculaas both come in 600 g packs. Bear in mind that speculoos and baker’s speculaas are different product varieties.

How should I store opened speculaas from my stockpile?

Store opened biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place and keep them well sealed, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the best-before date and any additional storage instructions on the specific pack.

What should I look out for if a variety contains maltitol?

Check the ingredients list and the polyol information on the packaging. According to Jumbo, Céréal Speculoos with almond pieces contains 29 g of polyols per 100 g; remember to include other foods containing polyols when considering what you eat.