Film fans who want to share stroopwafels
You’re looking for something with a syrup filling to put out on the table. If several people will be sharing, check how many biscuits or servings are in the pack.
Which option is right for you?
Shoppers comparing nutritional values
You’re deciding between a stroopwafel and a digestive biscuit, and want to compare fibre, sugars, saturated fat and serving sizes. Compare the exact products, not just their names.
Shoppers with dietary requirements or allergies
Perhaps you’re looking for a plant-based option or need to avoid certain allergens. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each individual product; the product category alone won’t tell you what you need to know.
What should you look for when choosing?
For movie night, first decide whether taste, nutritional values, dietary requirements, packaging or availability matters most. Then you can compare two specific products more easily.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Taste and sharing | Decide whether you want a filled stroopwafel or a crunchy biscuit, and count the biscuits or servings per pack. | If I’m putting biscuits out for several people to enjoy during a film, I want to choose a treat that suits our group. Around 31% of consumers put taste and sharing first. |
| Nutritional values | Compare fibre, sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, as well as the stated serving size. | I want to know how two specific biscuits compare, rather than relying on terms such as ‘digestive’ or ‘less sugar’. This comparison is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If someone in my group needs to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the exact pack determines what I can choose. An estimated 23% of consumers put dietary requirements or allergens first. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the number of biscuits, the pack weight and whether the variant you want is available at your chosen shop. | For a last-minute movie night, I want to be able to find a suitable pack and share it easily. This is the main consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘digestive’ means it aids digestion
The product name doesn’t prove that it has any effect on digestion. What’s more, a difference in fibre doesn’t automatically tell you how the products compare on other nutritional values.
Compare the nutritional information for the digestive biscuit and stroopwafel you’re considering, both per 100 g and per serving.
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Assuming plant-based means allergen-free
Albert Heijn labels its AH Terra stroopwafels as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya and warns that they may contain milk and lactose.
If you need to avoid an allergen, always check the current label for the exact variant, including information about possible traces.
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Treating a sharing pack as a single serving
A large pack is designed for sharing, so don’t treat the nutritional values for the whole pack as those for one biscuit. Jumbo states that its butter stroopwafels come in a 468 g pack with twelve 39 g servings.
Think about how many biscuits you want to put out, and use the serving information on the pack when comparing products.
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Assuming every variant is available to order online
Lidl lists the Sondey butter stroopwafels mentioned here as ‘in-store only’. So a product page doesn’t always mean you can order it online.
Before setting off or placing an order, check that your chosen variant is available through the right sales channel.
Brands and product ranges to compare
These examples can help you compare product variants; features of one variant don’t necessarily apply to the whole brand.
Daelmans
Daelmans Original is a classic stroopwafel option if you’re looking for a filled waffle.
- According to PLUS product information, the variant mentioned has a 50% syrup filling between thin waffles.
- PLUS lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, soya and milk for this variant. Check the label if any of these allergens are relevant to you.
Albert Heijn
The AH range includes individual stroopwafel variants for shoppers who want to consider sugar content or plant-based ingredients.
- According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker contains 32% less sugar than AH Roomboter stroopwafels; this variant contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
- AH Terra Plantaardig is labelled vegan, but according to Albert Heijn it contains wheat and soya and may contain milk and lactose.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a clear pair to compare: butter stroopwafels and Digestive Volkoren.
- Jumbo lists 5.8 g of fibre and 19.3 g of sugars per 100 g for Digestive Volkoren. For the butter stroopwafels reviewed, the figures are 1.5 g of fibre and 36 g of sugars per 100 g.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, both variants mentioned contain wheat or gluten. These nutritional values apply to these products, not to every digestive biscuit or stroopwafel.
Sondey (Lidl)
Sondey is worth considering if you’re looking for butter stroopwafels at Lidl.
- Lidl lists the Sondey variant mentioned as a pack of twelve, weighing 480 g.
- Lidl labels this item as ‘in-store only’.
Biscotto (ALDI)
ALDI lists both mini stroopwafels and digestive biscuits under Biscotto as separate product types.
- ALDI lists 300 g packs of mini stroopwafels, and digestive biscuits in 300 g and approximately 400 g packs.
- If you have dietary requirements or allergies, check the packaging for the variant you choose.
PLUS
PLUS offers its own-brand stroopwafels, which you can compare by pack size and label information.
- According to PLUS, the PLUS Stroopwafels pack reviewed weighs 480 g.
- PLUS lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, soya, milk and lactose for this variant. Use the information on the pack you buy when checking for allergens.
Stroopwafels and digestive biscuits on Joybuy
Here are two digestive biscuit options if you’re after a crunchy biscuit, and two packs of stroopwafels if you want to share them out during movie night. Always check the current packaging for your chosen variant when comparing nutritional values and allergens.
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McVities Digestive Original, 400 g
A digestive biscuit for anyone looking for a crunchy alternative to a stroopwafel. This pack contains 400 g; check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before comparing it with another variant.
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McVitie's Digestives Milk Chocolate, 266 g
A digestive biscuit with milk chocolate for anyone who’d rather enjoy a chocolate biscuit during the film. The pack weighs 266 g; compare this variant’s nutritional information separately with Digestive Original.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
A stroopwafel option if you want to put out a pack with a clear number of biscuits for movie night. The pack contains eight stroopwafels; check the ingredients and allergens if you’ll be sharing them.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
A stroopwafel option for a movie night when you want to divide the biscuits up in advance. This variant contains ten stroopwafels; check the label on this pack for nutritional values and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘digestive’ mean that a biscuit helps with digestion?
No, you can’t infer any effect on digestion from the product name. Compare a digestive biscuit with the stroopwafel you’re considering by looking at their nutritional information and ingredients; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the label.
What does ‘less sugar’ mean on a stroopwafel?
It’s a comparison with the product referred to in the claim, not an assessment of its overall nutritional value. According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker contains 32% less sugar than AH Roomboter stroopwafels and has 23 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the serving size and the rest of the nutritional information too.
Is a plant-based stroopwafel also free from wheat, soya and milk?
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya for AH Terra Plantaardig and says the variant may contain milk and lactose. If you need to avoid an allergen, check the current label on the exact pack.
How should I store biscuits after opening the pack?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen stroopwafels or digestive biscuits. Seal an opened pack properly if the label advises you to do so.