If you want a spritz biscuit with little listed sugar after exercise, Damhert Nutrition states that both Damhert Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and Chocolate contain 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Naturel contains less energy and fewer polyols per 100 g than Chocolate, but both contain maltitol. After a hard training session, when rapid recovery matters, a regular meal containing carbohydrates and protein is a more suitable choice than a biscuit on its own, as also reflected in the advice from Voedingscentrum and the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians.
You want to have a spritz biscuit after exercise and are mainly comparing the amount of sugars per 100 g. Also check the serving size, nutrition information, sweeteners used and allergens.
After intense or prolonged exercise, choosing the right time to eat and drink matters more than choosing a biscuit. Voedingscentrum recommends having a regular meal after exercise; the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians discusses carbohydrates and protein when rapid recovery is needed.
You want to know whether maltitol and the listed allergens suit your needs. Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, rather than relying only on the sugar claim on the front.
First decide whether you’re looking for a biscuit with little listed sugar, need a meal after strenuous exercise or mainly want to check the ingredients. Then compare the spritz biscuit varieties in question.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check the serving size too. Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for both Naturel and Chocolate; PLUS lists 21.4 g per 100 g for PLUS Spritsen. | I want a spritz biscuit after exercise, but the amount of listed sugars is my main deciding factor. Around 46% of consumers would put this first. |
| Eating after exercise | Consider how hard your workout was and when you’ll next be exercising intensely. If recovery is your goal, choose a meal or snack containing carbohydrates and protein first, rather than having only a spritz biscuit. | After a long or hard workout, I want to plan what I eat around my next session, rather than just having something sweet. Around 36% of consumers would put recovery first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the sweeteners, warning and allergens for the exact variety. Damhert Nutrition lists maltitol and polyols for both varieties; the manufacturer warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. | I want to check whether the ingredients in this biscuit are suitable for me before looking at the sugar content. Around 18% of consumers would prioritise this check. |
Damhert Nutrition lists 4.9 g of protein per 100 g for both Naturel and Chocolate. A spritz biscuit is therefore not necessarily the complete meal you need after strenuous exercise.
First, base your choice on your workout and when you’ll next eat. Voedingscentrum recommends having a regular meal after exercise; if you like, have a biscuit as an extra, not as a replacement for that meal.
According to Damhert Nutrition, Naturel contains 16.0 g of polyols per 100 g and Chocolate contains 21.0 g per 100 g. The manufacturer warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the serving size and the warning on the pack before choosing either variety.
The two Damhert varieties list the same amount of sugars per 100 g, but according to Damhert Nutrition they differ in energy and polyol content. Those differences aren’t shown by a claim on the front of the pack.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you want to buy.
Jumbo lists Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade in a 150 g pack, while Damhert Nutrition lists Zonder Suikers Sprits Chocolate in a 120 g pack. Don’t assume these are the same variety.
Check the full product name, weight and nutrition information on the pack you’re actually choosing.
The manufacturer lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for both Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and Chocolate. These are two specific spritz biscuit varieties to compare if sugars are your main consideration.
Verkade sells Nobo Sprits Original. A milk chocolate variety is a separate product and should be assessed using its own nutrition information.
PLUS Spritsen provides a useful comparison with spritz biscuits made with sweeteners.
Jumbo lists Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, 150 g, as spritz biscuits with sweeteners and no added sugar.
A spritz biscuit can be part of something you eat, but on its own it isn’t a complete recovery meal after a hard workout. Voedingscentrum recommends having a regular meal after exercise. If you need to recover quickly, the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians also advises considering the carbohydrates and protein you need.
No. They are different claims, and neither replaces the nutrition information per 100 g. The European Commission states that nutrition claims must meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. To make a comparison, check the listed sugars and other nutrition values for the exact product.
Check the listed amount of polyols, the serving size and the warning on the pack. Damhert Nutrition warns that excessive consumption of its Naturel and Chocolate spritz biscuits may have a laxative effect.
According to Damhert Nutrition, the Naturel and Chocolate varieties reviewed contain wheat, egg and milk. The product information also states that they may contain rye, nuts and peanuts. Check the allergen information on the exact pack you buy.
