If you want to take one compact bar with you for a break, the speculoos-flavoured protein bars we looked at, weighing 55–60 g, are smaller than the 90–180 g chocolate bars. If you’re mainly after chocolate and speculoos filling, check the stated serving size too: one bar you buy isn’t necessarily one snack portion.
You want to take a smaller individual product with you for a planned break, without having to divide up a large chocolate bar. Albert Heijn lists Trek and Fit Piggy bars weighing 55 g and 60 g respectively; check the pack to see what serving size it states.
You’re looking for a speculoos flavour and want to compare protein, fibre, sugars, ingredients and any polyols before choosing. Check these figures per 100 g and per bar so you can account for differences in product weight.
You’re mainly after chocolate with speculoos and don’t mind buying a larger bar. Some bars have a stated serving size that’s smaller than the whole bar. Decide in advance how much you want to take with you if you’re looking for one snack for your break.
First decide whether you want one compact bar or would rather portion out a chocolate bar yourself. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific bar.
| What to consider | What to check | Who might find this useful? |
|---|---|---|
| Size and serving | Compare the net weight with the stated serving size. Albert Heijn lists Trek at 55 g, Fit Piggy at 60 g, and the 180 g Delicata bar as ten 18 g servings. | If I only want to take one snack for my break, I don’t want to have to divide up a large bar on the spot. Around 44% of consumers prioritise a compact, clearly defined size. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Check protein, fibre, sugars and any polyols per 100 g. Also check the ingredients and allergens for the bar you’re considering. | For my break, I want to know what’s in the bar rather than choosing based on the flavour name alone. This label comparison matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Chocolate and filling | Choose between chocolate with speculoos pieces and a filled bar. If you’re buying a larger bar, check how many servings it contains. | I’m mainly looking for the combination of chocolate and speculoos, and don’t mind portioning it myself. This flavour preference comes first for around 23% of consumers. |
A 180 g bar may contain several stated servings. Albert Heijn lists the Delicata bar as ten 18 g servings.
If you want to take one serving with you for your break, choose a smaller bar or portion out a larger one in advance.
A protein bar isn’t automatically suitable if you have an allergy or sensitivity to certain ingredients. The Trek and Fit Piggy bars we looked at list allergens; Fit Piggy also lists 18 g of polyols per 100 g.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety, not just the front of the pack.
Arboportaal advises avoiding snacks during night shifts. Taking a chocolate bar to every shift doesn’t necessarily fit with that advice.
Decide whether you want to take a bar with you for each shift. If you do, check its size and stated serving.
For anyone looking for speculoos filling in a large chocolate bar. Jumbo lists a 180 g Lotus Biscoff milk chocolate bar.
For anyone considering a Lotus Biscoff-flavoured protein bar as a more compact individual option. Albert Heijn lists a 55 g bar.
For anyone wanting to compare a 60 g speculoos-flavoured protein bar with a chocolate bar.
For anyone looking to buy a white chocolate bar with speculoos filling and portion it themselves.
For anyone looking for a chocolate bar with Lotus Biscoff pieces that’s smaller than the 180 g bars we looked at.
This option is a multi-bar pack for anyone who wants to take one bar at a time. It isn’t a single-bar purchase; check that the size of each bar suits your break.
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For anyone who wants to buy several almond and speculoos-flavoured bars and take one at a time. The pack contains 11 packs of 3 bars; check the weight per bar and how the pack is divided if you’re looking for one clearly portioned snack for your break.
Don’t automatically make it a regular snack: Arboportaal advises avoiding snacks during night shifts. If you do want to take a bar with you, think about how much you want to have for one break.
No, not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists the 90 g Milka Lotus Biscoff bar as six 15 g servings and the 180 g Delicata bar as ten 18 g servings. So compare the net weight with the serving size on the pack.
Check the label on the specific pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens specified by law must be listed on pre-packed food. Check the latest information, even if you’ve bought the same bar before.
