If a pack of stroopwafels needs to meet the ‘low fat’ claim, none of the products compared here meet the limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods set out in the annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. If you’re mainly comparing stroopwafels for sharing over coffee, look at total fat and saturated fat per 100 g: PLUS lists 16 g and 9 g per 100 g respectively for the 10-piece pack of Daelmans Stroopwafels, the lowest figures in this comparison. Also consider how many waffles you want to serve, and check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
You’re looking for a product that meets the ‘low fat’ claim, not simply a stroopwafel with less fat than another. The annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 sets a limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for this claim on solid foods; the packs compared here are all above that limit.
You’re looking for several waffles to serve with coffee or to visitors, and want to compare packs by total fat and saturated fat per 100 g. Then check how many pieces you actually want to serve.
If you also need to avoid a particular ingredient or allergen, check that separately from the fat content. A claim such as ‘gluten-free’ says nothing about how much fat a product contains.
First decide whether ‘low fat’ is a requirement or whether you simply want to compare stroopwafels with one another. Then use the nutritional information per 100 g to choose a product, and the pack and portion details to plan for sharing.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly low-fat choice | Compare the fat per 100 g with the limit of no more than 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, as set out in the annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. | If I’m looking for a product that meets the ‘low fat’ claim, having less fat than other stroopwafels isn’t enough. For around 42% of consumers, meeting this strict limit would be the main priority. |
| Fat levels within the category | Compare total fat and saturated fat per 100 g on the same basis; PLUS lists 16 g and 9 g per 100 g for the 10-piece pack of Daelmans Stroopwafels. | For a coffee break with others, I want to compare stroopwafels, even if none of the packs are low fat. For around 33% of consumers, the lowest fat level in this category would come first. |
| Sharing and portions | Check the net weight, number of pieces and serving size; Jumbo lists a 39 g serving for its 468 g pack of butter stroopwafels. | When I have visitors, I want to be able to offer enough waffles without putting out more than intended. For around 25% of consumers, planning the portions would be the first concern. |
PLUS lists 16 g of fat per 100 g for its 10-piece pack of Daelmans Stroopwafels. That’s the lowest total fat figure in this comparison, but it’s above the limit of no more than 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, as set out in the annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
If meeting that claim is essential to your choice, look beyond the packs of stroopwafels compared here. Use this comparison only if you’re looking for a lower fat level within the category.
Jumbo lists 8.2 g of fat per 39 g serving for its butter stroopwafels. That serving figure doesn’t tell you how much someone will eat when several waffles are being served.
Compare products per 100 g first, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, then decide how many waffles you want to offer per person.
Butter and gluten-free describe different product features, not the fat content. Jumbo lists 21 g of fat per 100 g for its butter stroopwafels, and 16.2 g per 100 g for its separate gluten-free version.
Check the fat, saturated fat and ingredients separately on the pack you buy.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. This matters especially if your choice depends on avoiding a particular allergen or meeting a specific nutritional target.
Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before eating, even if you’ve compared the product before.
The 10-piece pack is a multi-waffle option for sharing over coffee.
The range in this comparison includes AH Stroopwafels, 390 g, and a separate 468 g butter version.
The products in this comparison include Jumbo’s 468 g pack of butter stroopwafels and a separate 240 g gluten-free version.
PLUS Stroopwafels Per Wikkel is a 480 g pack for sharing.
Lidl Netherlands describes Sondey butter stroopwafels as a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
No, none of these packs meets the limit for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. The annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 sets a limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; the lowest figure in this comparison is 16 g per 100 g for the 10-piece pack of Daelmans Stroopwafels, according to PLUS.
Compare stroopwafels per 100 g first, so different serving sizes don’t skew the product comparison. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that serving sizes can vary between manufacturers; use the serving figure afterwards to work out how much you want to serve.
Check the allergens for each version on the pack you buy. The Daelmans pack discussed here lists wheat or gluten, milk and soya; the separate gluten-free Jumbo version needs its own ingredients and allergen check.
You can’t tell from the name alone. Jumbo lists 21 g of fat and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g for its butter stroopwafels, while Albert Heijn lists 21 g and 12 g per 100 g for AH Butter Stroopwafels. So compare the nutritional information on the specific pack.
