If you’re mainly in the mood for the flavour and texture of a spritz biscuit, choose a variety and portion size that feel right for your break. To compare spritz and digestive biscuits nutritionally, check the labels of the exact varieties side by side: the plain products mentioned here differ mainly in their fibre and saturated fat content. Biscuits aren’t a substitute for a planned snack that fits with the rest of your diet.
You’re looking for a crunchy biscuit for your break, not something to replace a meal. Choose a portion you’re happy to take with you, and think of spritz or digestive biscuits as a treat, not a remedy for tiredness.
You want to know how plain spritz and plain digestive biscuits compare in terms of fibre and saturated fat. Compare the figures per 100 g as well as the amount you actually eat; a chocolate variety needs to be assessed separately.
You can’t rely on the name of the biscuit. The standard spritz and digestive biscuits mentioned here contain wheat, while other allergens may also be relevant in a digestive biscuit labelled gluten-free.
A good fit for: a break when the flavour and texture of spritz biscuits are your main reasons for taking biscuits with you.
Consider: compare your chosen variety by portion size and nutritional value; a chocolate spritz biscuit isn’t the same product as a plain one.
A good fit for: a comparison where fibre and saturated fat matter more to you than the flavour of spritz biscuits.
Consider: the plain digestive biscuits mentioned here are still biscuits; the figures may differ for a chocolate variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional value | Compare the fibre, saturated fat and portion size of the exact varieties, both per 100 g and per portion. | If I’m taking biscuits for my break anyway, I want to be able to weigh up their nutritional content without treating them as a remedy for tiredness. About 38% of shoppers put this comparison first. |
| Flavour and portion | Check which spritz variety you’re choosing and how many biscuits you’re taking for one break. | For me, a short break is mainly about a familiar spritz flavour and a set portion of biscuits. This is the first consideration for about 50% of shoppers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and statements such as ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the current packaging. | I need to check whether the specific biscuit meets my allergen or dietary requirements; the product type alone doesn’t tell me enough. This check comes first for about 12% of shoppers. |
A difference in fibre or saturated fat between biscuits doesn’t mean a digestive biscuit will ease tiredness. Albert Heijn Lifestyle warns that eating biscuits or sweets during a night shift may be followed by an energy dip.
Plan what you want to eat during your break. Fruit, unsalted nuts, wholemeal crackers or yoghurt are other options to take with you. If you want biscuits too, decide on your portion in advance.
An ingredient or claim on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you the full nutritional story. Nutri-Score is a tool for comparing products within a product group, not a judgement on what’s right for your break.
Also check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, including fibre, sugars, saturated fat and salt.
Standard digestive biscuits may contain wheat. A product specifically labelled gluten-free may also contain other allergens or state that traces may be present.
Check the label of the exact variety every time you buy it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of prepacked foods.
Nobo Sprits Original and a milk chocolate spritz biscuit are two different varieties to compare.
The own-brand range includes both AH Spritsen and AH Digestive, giving you two types of biscuits to compare.
The own-brand range gives you a starting point for comparing digestive and spritz varieties.
PLUS Spritsen and PLUS Digestive are two own-brand products with different ingredients.
Biscotto is the brand of the butter spritz biscuits described by ALDI.
These products include plain digestive biscuits, two chocolate digestive varieties and a milk chocolate spritz biscuit for a biscuit break. Compare plain and chocolate varieties separately.
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A plain digestive biscuit for comparing its nutritional information with that of spritz biscuits. If you have dietary or allergen requirements, check the current label.
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A dark chocolate digestive biscuit for anyone who fancies this variety during their break. For a comparison, use this product’s nutritional information, not that of a plain digestive biscuit.
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A milk chocolate digestive biscuit for a break-time treat. Check the portion size, nutritional information and allergens for this chocolate variety separately.
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A milk chocolate spritz biscuit for anyone who prefers this flavour for their break-time treat. Compare the portion size and nutritional information of this variety separately with those of plain spritz or digestive biscuits.
No. The plain digestive biscuits mentioned from Albert Heijn and PLUS list 3,2 to 3,3 g of fibre and 1,8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, but a difference like that on the label doesn’t make a biscuit a remedy for tiredness. Compare the variety and portion you actually want to eat.
The packaging provides allergen information for the specific biscuit you’re buying. Recipes can change, so don’t rely only on an earlier product page or on the name spritz or digestive. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly stated on the labels of prepacked foods.
Seal the pack well after opening or use an airtight tin, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. You can also set aside the amount you want to eat during your break before your night shift.
‘Best before’ is the date of minimum durability, as described for food products by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the packaging for the date and the product’s storage instructions.
