Don’t let ‘digestive’ dictate which stroopwafels you buy for Sunday breakfast. Compare sugar and fibre per 100 g and per serving, and check the ingredients and allergens. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker contains 32% less sugar than its regular butter stroopwafels. If you avoid gluten or prefer plant-based products, check both the product description and the label for the specific variety. For a breakfast table shared with others, the number of waffles and the serving size also matter.
If by ‘digestive’ you’re mainly thinking about sugar and fibre, check the nutrition table for the stroopwafels you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14.7 g of sugar and 0.6 g of fibre for an extra-large 40 g stroopwafel. Check the packaging for the values of any other product.
A label such as gluten-free or vegan doesn’t automatically answer all your questions about other ingredients. Check the product description, ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises that allergens are listed in the ingredients list.
If several people are eating together, the number of waffles and their size may be more important. Jumbo lists its butter stroopwafels in a 468 g pack. Lidl lists 12 Sondey butter stroopwafels in a 480 g pack, while ALDI also offers mini stroopwafels.
Start with any dietary or allergy requirement that’s essential for you. Then compare the nutritional information and choose a size that suits the number of people at the table.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar and fibre | Compare sugar and fibre per 100 g and per serving. If a product claims ‘less sugar’, check which stroopwafel it is being compared with. | If I’m looking for something ‘digestive’, I want to know how much sugar and fibre the waffle I’ve chosen contains, rather than relying on that term. Around 40% of consumers give this nutritional comparison top priority. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the relevant product description, the ingredients list and any allergen warnings. | If I need to avoid gluten or another ingredient, the specific stroopwafel must suit that requirement. For around 30% of consumers, this check takes priority over other buying considerations. |
| Size and sharing | Compare the number of waffles, net weight and stated serving size. | When there are several of us at the Sunday breakfast table, I want to choose between individual waffles and smaller ones to share. Around 30% of consumers put size first. |
The term doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fibre a specific stroopwafel contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides values for a 40 g stroopwafel, but the values for your variety may differ.
Compare the nutrition tables for the products side by side, and check the serving sizes too.
Albert Heijn describes AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya as ingredients and warns that the product may contain milk and lactose. So a vegan label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
Check which ingredient you need to avoid, then read the full allergen information on the current packaging.
The information on the pack you actually use is what matters, especially if an ingredient or allergen affects your choice.
Use the product description to compare varieties, then check the packaging label before eating.
Classic stroopwafels in a range of sizes, to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Own-brand varieties to suit different preferences, including reduced-sugar and plant-based options.
A classic butter variety and a separate gluten-free option.
Own-brand varieties include gluten-free and caramel options.
A classic butter stroopwafel for sharing with others.
An own-brand range with regular and mini stroopwafels.
No. You can’t tell how much fibre a stroopwafel contains from that term alone. Compare the nutritional information for the exact product per 100 g and per serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.6 g of fibre and 14.7 g of sugar for an extra-large 40 g stroopwafel.
Choose a stroopwafel that is explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the packaging. Jumbo lists the Crossed Grain trademark for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels. Also check the ingredients and other allergens.
No. According to Albert Heijn, AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels contain wheat and soya and may contain milk and lactose. Check the allergen information on the pack for any ingredients you need to avoid.
Compare the number of people at the table with the number of waffles and the serving size shown on the packaging. For example, Lidl lists 12 Sondey butter stroopwafels per pack, while ALDI also offers mini stroopwafels. First, check that your chosen variety meets any dietary and allergy requirements.
