If you’re making lots of identical advent calendar treats, a 600 g pack is a practical starting point. For a different topping in each compartment, smaller packs or pre-portioned servings may work better. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl offer 600 g packs of plain chocolate sprinkles, while De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight assorted portions. Decide how much you’ll use per treat, and check the label of each variety you choose.
If you’re filling lots of advent calendar compartments or decorating a batch of cupcakes with the same sprinkles, start by checking the net weight. The stated number of portions can help with planning, but how much you sprinkle on will determine how many treats you can actually make.
If you want to mix up the flavours and shapes, small, pre-portioned servings may be more practical than one large pack. Do check the total weight, though: a box of portions won’t necessarily provide enough for every compartment.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between flavours and components in a mix. Always read the label on the exact pack, especially if you’re giving treats to others. A claim about sugar doesn’t replace that check.
First decide whether you mainly need plenty of the same topping or separate portions in a range of varieties. Then compare the pack size with the number of treats you’re planning to make, and check the ingredients and availability of each variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Compare the net weight with how much you plan to use per treat. Jumbo states that its 600 g pack of plain chocolate sprinkles contains thirty 20 g portions; your decorations may use a different amount. | If I’m filling lots of identical compartments, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having plenty. |
| Variety and portions | Check which types are included and how many individual portions there are. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions, weighing 140 g in total. | If I’m making treats for different compartments, I want to be able to portion out small amounts without using the same topping every time. For around 29% of consumers, variety or portioning is the main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings for each exact variety. If a product contains sweeteners, check the usage instructions on the label too. | When I’m giving treats to people with different dietary needs, I want to know what’s in each flavour I’ve chosen. Checking labels is the main priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Comparing products and availability | Compare packs of a suitable size and check where they’re sold and whether they’re available locally. Lidl lists the 600 g Mister CHOC pack as an in-store item. | If I’m making lots of treats for a set date, I want to be able to buy my chosen pack in time and compare it meaningfully with alternatives. Around 14% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
A small box containing several varieties serves a different purpose from a large pack containing one flavour. So the number of packs tells you little about how many advent calendar compartments you can fill.
First work out how much you want to use in each compartment. Then compare the total weight and decide whether quantity or variety matters more.
Different components in a mixed pack may contain different ingredients and allergens. Even another variety from the same brand may have a different composition.
Check the current information on the pack you’ve bought for each component you’re giving out, including any warnings about traces.
The Céréal Puur variety described contains soya, may contain milk and carries a warning about excessive consumption. A difference in sugar content alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for every recipient.
Before choosing it for your treats, check the full nutritional information, ingredients and usage warnings for the exact variety.
Lidl lists its 600 g pack of Mister CHOC sprinkles as available in store only. ALDI warns that items may sell out quickly when demand is high.
Check local availability before basing your treat-making plans on one specific pack.
If you have to go to another shop, you’ll spend extra time travelling.
Compare specific packs and product ranges here, rather than brands as a whole. Pack sizes and ingredients can vary within the same brand.
Jumbo offers a 600 g pack of plain chocolate sprinkles, with a stated thirty portions of 20 g.
De Ruijter Kleintjes combines different types of sprinkles, chocolate flakes and fruit sprinkles in eight portions weighing 140 g in total.
The range shown by Albert Heijn includes Venz varieties weighing around 400 g, including plain and milk chocolate.
The AH range includes a 600 g mix of sprinkles, as well as smaller varieties.
ALDI offers, among other products, 600 g of Kiekeboe plain chocolate sprinkles, 390 g of De Ruijter sprinkles and 400 g of Kiekeboe fruit sprinkles.
Lidl lists a 600 g pack of Mister CHOC plain chocolate sprinkles.
These packs offer options for making lots of treats with the same chocolate topping, choosing a different type of sprinkles or using a smaller amount of plain chocolate sprinkles. Work out how much you’ll use in each compartment, and check the label of your chosen variety before handing out the treats.
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An option if you want to fill lots of advent calendar compartments with the same milk chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 600 g. Try one treat first to see how much you use in each compartment.
The product information lists milk and wheat; check the current label and any warnings before handing out the treats.
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For anyone who wants to use fruit sprinkles as well as chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 400 g. Work out how much you’ll need for the compartments you’re planning to fill.
The product information lists wheat as an allergen; read the current label and any warnings before handing out the treats.
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For a smaller number of treats when you want to use plain chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 200 g. Try out how much you’ll use before choosing this pack for all your compartments.
The product information lists milk and soya; before handing out the treats, check the current label and any additional allergen warnings.
Make one test treat and work out how much sprinkles you use; then multiply that amount by the number of compartments you’re planning to fill. Jumbo states that its 600 g pack of plain chocolate sprinkles contains thirty 20 g portions, but you may use a different amount to decorate cupcakes or desserts.
No. A 600 g pack is most suitable when you’re making lots of treats with the same sprinkles. If you want to fill small compartments with different toppings, De Ruijter Kleintjes may suit your plans better, with its eight assorted portions and 140 g total weight.
Check the allergens on the current pack for every variety you choose, even if the products are from the same brand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the labels of prepacked foods. For the varieties described here, milk, soya and wheat are among the ingredients to look out for.
You can’t tell from the sugar information alone. The Céréal Puur variety described contains soya, may contain milk and carries a warning about excessive consumption. So read the full information on the exact pack before giving these sprinkles to anyone.
