If you fancy something sweet with your coffee
You want a stroopwafel for yourself and are comparing how many you’ll have from a pack with the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g.
Which option is right for you?
If you’re sharing at home or at work
You want to be able to offer small portions. Mini stroopwafels and individually wrapped chocolates are two different ways to share; check how many pieces the pack contains.
If you’re looking for a small thank-you gift
Presentation and variety of flavours matter more to you than a single type of waffle. Before giving a box of chocolates, check the allergens and storage advice too.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide whether the pack is mainly for your own coffee break, for sharing or as a gift. Then compare the portion size and the label information on specific products.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Portion and nutritional value | Compare the stated portion with the sugar and saturated fat per 100 g; don’t judge by the name of a variety alone. | If I have a waffle with my morning coffee, I want to know in advance how many I’ll have and what the nutritional information means for that amount. For around 50% of consumers, having a clearly defined snack portion is the most important factor. |
| Sharing | Check the number of pieces, the size of each portion and whether the pieces are individually wrapped. | For colleagues or visitors, I want to put something out that’s easy to share without having to present it as a gift. Around 30% of consumers prioritise how easy it is to share. |
| Gifting and variety | Check which flavours and how many pieces are in the box, and check the allergens on the exact pack. | For a small thank-you gift, I’d rather choose a nicely presented selection than one type of biscuit to have with coffee. This gift appeal is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Judging the whole stroopwafel by the words ‘less sugar’
The product name doesn’t tell you how the sugar, saturated fat and energy content compare overall. Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugar and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g for AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels.
Compare the full nutritional information per 100 g as well as the portion you actually plan to have.
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Assuming small chocolate pieces mean a set portion
Individually wrapped pieces are easy to share, but their size doesn’t determine how much someone will end up having. A gift box also serves a different purpose from an everyday waffle with coffee.
Check the number of pieces and the stated portion before choosing a box for a break or a get-together.
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Assuming which allergens are present based on the product category
Ingredients vary between stroopwafel varieties and boxes of chocolates. For example, the Daelmans Mini’s reviewed contain wheat, milk and soya; this information doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
If you have an allergy, read the label on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought something from the same brand before.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
A brand to consider if you want mini stroopwafels to share. The Mini’s listed by Albert Heijn state that four waffles, weighing 32 g, make up one portion.
- Their mini size makes it easy to set out a few waffles for each person.
- These Mini’s contain wheat, milk and soya. Check the ingredients of the variety you buy.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes regular stroopwafels and a butter variety with less sugar. Compare each variety separately.
- Albert Heijn lists a 39 g portion for its regular stroopwafels.
- Albert Heijn also lists 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g for AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels; the name is no substitute for checking the nutritional information.
Jumbo
An own-brand option to compare if you’re looking for a larger pack of stroopwafels. Jumbo lists, among other options, a 468 g butter variety.
- The stated pack weight helps you work out how much you’re buying to share.
- Check the portion size, ingredients and allergens on the pack of the Jumbo variety you choose.
Stroopwafels and chocolate at Joybuy
These products show both options: a pack of stroopwafels for a waffle with coffee, and packs of chocolates to share or give as a gift. Compare the contents and always check the latest label if you have a food allergy.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 stuks
For anyone who’d like a stroopwafel with coffee or tea and wants to choose how many to have from a pack of ten.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients on the pack. For a nutritional comparison, look at the stated portion size.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
A pack of chocolates for anyone looking to share or give a gift, rather than choosing a pack of stroopwafels for themselves.
Check the portion size in the nutritional information and, if you have an allergy, read the label on this pack.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection, 125 g
A small chocolate collection to consider as a thank-you gift.
If you’d like to share the chocolates individually, check how the pieces are packed. If you have an allergy, read the label too.
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Celebrations Chocolate Assorted, 385 g
An assortment of chocolates for sharing or giving as a gift.
The product description lists 55 g of sugars and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g. Before sharing, check the number of pieces, and if you have an allergy, read the label.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack, 143 g
An assortment of chocolates to consider when you want something to share.
Check the pack to see how many individual portions you can offer, and read the label if you have an allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a stroopwafel a better snack than chocolate from a box?
Choose based on how you’ll use it and the portion size, not just the product category. If you want a waffle with coffee, compare packs of stroopwafels; if you’re looking for a small gift or an assortment to share, look at boxes of chocolates. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many products sold as snacks are high in calories.
How can I decide in advance how much to put out?
Check the portion size on the pack and set aside the amount you want. For example, Albert Heijn lists a 39 g portion for AH Stroopwafels; for Daelmans Mini’s, the product information gives four waffles, weighing 32 g in total, as a portion.
Which allergens should I check in stroopwafels or a box of chocolates?
Read the allergen information for the exact variety and check any warnings on the pack. The Daelmans Mini’s reviewed contain wheat, milk and soya, while ingredients in boxes of chocolates can vary between assortments. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be included on the label of prepacked foods.
How should I store stroopwafels and chocolate after opening?
Follow the storage advice for the specific product. The stroopwafel packs reviewed recommend storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack. For the Merci Gift Box reviewed, the advice is to protect the chocolate from heat.