For an occasional sweet addition to lunch, you can choose a reduced-sugar stroopwafel if the nutritional information shows a lower sugar content per 100 g and you also decide how much to pack. Less sugar doesn’t mean sugar-free. Check the allergens too, and don’t assume that a mini or gluten-free stroopwafel contains less sugar.
If you want to pack a stroopwafel as a lunchbox treat, compare the sugar content per 100 g, then check the portion that will actually go in the lunchbox. A claim on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in one portion.
A mini stroopwafel or a pack containing smaller individual portions can make it easier to share them out. Still, check how many you’re packing: the size of one stroopwafel says nothing about the total amount eaten.
For them, the claims and allergen information on the specific pack are what matter. A gluten-free stroopwafel may contain other allergens, and it isn’t automatically a lower-sugar choice.
First compare the sugar content per 100 g, decide how much stroopwafel to pack, and always read the label on your chosen variety if you have a gluten or allergen restriction.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare sugar per 100 g and check what a claim such as ‘less sugar’ is being compared with. | If you want to pack a sweet treat but limit sugar, you’ll want to know what the claim means in the nutritional information. This sugar comparison is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| A portion to take along | Check the number of pieces and the weight of the portion you’ll be packing. | A pack that’s easy to divide is only helpful if you decide in advance how many stroopwafels will go in the lunchbox. A manageable portion is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | Read the allergen information on the pack; check a gluten-free claim separately from the sugar content. | If you need to take gluten or another allergen into account, the specific variety must meet that requirement. This check matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
| Choosing a regular stroopwafel | Even with a familiar regular variety, compare the sugar per 100 g and the portion you plan to pack. | If you prefer a familiar regular stroopwafel, you’ll want to be able to choose it without confusing it with a reduced-sugar variety. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, its Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafel contains 23 g of sugars and 22 g of added sugars per 100 g. So the relative claim doesn’t mean the product is sugar-free.
Read the nutritional information and decide how much stroopwafel to pack as a lunchbox treat.
A mini stroopwafel or a pack that’s easy to divide tells you nothing by itself about the sugar content per 100 g. The number you pack matters too.
Decide on the portion in advance, and also compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if listed, per portion.
Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels. According to the product information, this variety also contains egg and lupin and may contain nuts and sesame.
Use the gluten-free claim to check whether it’s suitable for someone avoiding gluten; for other allergens, read the full information on the current pack.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change, so the pack you buy may differ from product information you viewed earlier.
When you buy it, check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional values, use-by date and storage instructions on the pack itself.
These product ranges show why sugar content, portion size and allergens need to be checked separately. A brand name alone won’t tell you which stroopwafel is right for lunch.
AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are a useful example for anyone looking to assess a relative sugar claim.
Daelmans Originele Stroopwafels are an example of a regular stroopwafel sold in a pack of ten.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels may be relevant if you need a gluten-free option.
PLUS Stroopwafels are an example of a regular own-brand option whose label details you can compare.
Lidl describes Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels as a pack of twelve, weighing 480 g.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Mini Stroopwafels as mini stroopwafels sold in a 300 g pack.
No. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than its regular butter stroopwafels, but they still contain 23 g of sugars and 22 g of added sugars per 100 g. Read the claim as a comparison between products, not as an indication that the product contains no sugar.
Use the sugar content per 100 g to compare different stroopwafels on the same basis. Then check the weight or number of pieces you’ll actually be packing; nutritional information per portion can help if it’s listed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the nutrition table to compare products.
No. Jumbo lists the Crossed Grain mark for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, as well as 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the nutritional values to compare sugar, and the information on the pack for other allergens.
Check the rules at the school in question. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises parents to find out whether the school has a food policy and what it says; pack the lunchbox accordingly.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying. Product information can change, so if you have an allergen restriction, don’t rely solely on a product page you viewed earlier. If in doubt, ask for clarification before using the product.
