If a stroopwafel really needs to be low in fat, the options compared here don’t meet the mark: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 17 to 21.5 g of fat per 100 g for these products, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for a ‘low-fat’ claim at 3 g per 100 g. If your main aim is to limit fat without applying that strict requirement, compare fat and saturated fat per 100 g, as well as the portion you plan to eat. A product with less sugar or more fibre isn’t automatically lower in fat, or necessarily suitable for everyone with a sensitive gut.
If a product genuinely needs to be low in fat, start by checking its total fat content per 100 g. The Albert Heijn, Bakker Joop and PLUS stroopwafels mentioned here contain too much fat to meet the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s limit for a ‘low-fat’ claim.
A stroopwafel with added fibre may have a different composition from a classic version. If you’re sensitive to a sudden increase in fibre, check the ingredients and how much you eat: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that extra prebiotics or a rapid increase in fibre can cause wind.
If low fat isn’t a strict requirement, you can compare the nutritional information per 100 g with your chosen portion. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the pack, especially if you need to avoid certain substances.
First, decide whether ‘low fat’ is a strict requirement. Only then is it worth comparing stroopwafels for saturated fat, fibre, portion size and ingredients.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Check the total fat per 100 g; don’t assume that ‘less sugar’ means less fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for a ‘low-fat’ claim at 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If low fat is a strict requirement for me, I want to be able to rule out a stroopwafel based on its label. This is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Fibre and ingredients | Compare fibre per 100 g and check whether ingredients such as oligofructose have been added. If you’re sensitive, consider how much you eat. | If I choose a higher-fibre version, I want to know whether its composition suits the way I eat, without assuming that extra fibre will suit me. Around 36% of consumers give this consideration priority. |
| Portion size and allergens | Check fat and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion; for allergens, read the current packaging. | If I want to enjoy a stroopwafel now and then, I want to choose a portion in advance and avoid any ingredients that matter to me. This is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists 17 g of fat and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g for AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels. So the claim about sugar doesn’t mean this version is low in fat.
Check the total fat content separately, then compare sugar if that’s also important to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists 21 g of fat and 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g for both AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels and AH Stroopwafels.
Choose based on the ingredients if you’re looking for a plant-based option, but check the nutrition table separately for the fat content.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that high amounts of prebiotics or a sudden increase in fibre can cause wind in some people; high amounts of prebiotics can also cause diarrhoea.
Check the ingredients of a higher-fibre stroopwafel and, if you’re sensitive, don’t start with a large portion.
The information on a product page may not match the packaging of the product you buy. This difference can matter if you have an allergy or a strict dietary requirement.
Before buying, check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the current pack.
These brands offer different types of stroopwafel. Always assess the fat content and ingredients product by product, not brand by brand.
Daelmans describes a range of stroopwafels in different flavours, including caramel varieties.
The AH range includes standard, plant-based and lower-sugar stroopwafels.
Jumbo lists Bakker Joop Stroopwafels as a classic supermarket option.
PLUS offers regular stroopwafels and butter stroopwafels as separate varieties, among other options.
Lidl offers Sondey stroopwafels made with margarine and with butter.
ALDI describes a pack of 12 stroopwafels weighing 378 g.
Not the varieties compared here: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 17 to 21.5 g of fat per 100 g for the stroopwafels in question. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for a ‘low-fat’ claim at 3 g of fat per 100 g. If this requirement matters to your choice, check the nutritional information on the specific pack.
Fibre content alone doesn’t tell you that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that high amounts of prebiotics or a sudden increase in fibre intake can cause wind in some people; high amounts of prebiotics can also cause diarrhoea. So check the ingredients and consider how much you eat if you’re sensitive.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. The products mentioned include wheat and references to milk, but ingredients and warnings vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens present must be clearly identified on the label.
