Who is this for?

If you’re looking for a sugar-free chocolate biscuit

You want chocolate with your biscuit during the match, but don’t consider ‘no added sugars’ strict enough. So compare the exact claim with the nutritional information per 100 g.

If the type of chocolate matters to you

You’re choosing between a cookie with chocolate chips and a biscuit with a chocolate coating. It also matters whether you want a sugar-free product or are happy with one that contains less sugar.

If you’re sharing biscuits with others

If you’re putting something out for a group, check the ingredients and allergens for each product. A sugar claim doesn’t tell you whether a biscuit is suitable for everyone’s dietary needs.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how strict you want to be about sugar. Then compare the type of chocolate, the ingredients and how many biscuits you want to serve.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Sugar claim Read the exact claim and compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Also check whether the biscuit contains chocolate. If I want a sugar-free chocolate biscuit, ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t automatically meet my needs. For around 36% of consumers, this strict approach to sugar comes first.
Chocolate and texture Choose between chocolate chips in a cookie and a biscuit with a chocolate coating; compare the sugar information too. For match night, I mainly want to know whether I’m getting chocolate chips or a coating. Around 22% of consumers put the type of chocolate first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen declaration, check which sweeteners are used and look for any warnings about polyols. If I’m sharing biscuits with someone who needs to check ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the sugar claim alone. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
How many to share Check the pack size and number of biscuits so you know how many you’ll be serving. I want to know how many biscuits I can share on football night. For around 21% of consumers, getting a practical amount comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero and describes it as a biscuit with no added sugars. Albert Heijn lists 0 g per 100 g for Céréal Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie. What’s more, San Francisco Zero contains no chocolate according to the listed ingredients.

    Check both the wording on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutritional information.

  • Looking only at sugars

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists 26 g and 24 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Chocolate Chip Cookie and Choco Delight Dark respectively. Both carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    As well as the sugar content, check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.

  • Assuming a sugar claim tells you about allergens too

    The listed ingredients and allergens vary between Céréal’s chocolate biscuits. So a sugar-free biscuit isn’t automatically suitable for everyone at the table.

    Check the allergen declaration on the current packaging for each product before buying or sharing biscuits.

  • Confusing low sugar with low calories

    Albert Heijn lists 414 kcal per 100 g for Céréal Chocolate Chip Cookie and 427 kcal per 100 g for Choco Delight Dark. So the sugar content alone doesn’t tell you the full nutritional picture.

    Compare products per 100 g for energy, fat and fibre too, and think about how many biscuits you want to serve.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Céréal

Albert Heijn’s product information lists two different lower-sugar chocolate options from Céréal.

  • Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie lists 0 g of sugars per 100 g; Choco Delight Dark lists 0.5 g per 100 g and has a dark chocolate coating.
  • Both products contain polyols and carry a warning about a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess. Check the allergens for each variety.

Verkade

San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars, not a chocolate biscuit.

  • Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which may suit you if you’re mainly looking for a biscuit with no added sugars.
  • According to the listed ingredients, San Francisco Zero contains no chocolate, so it isn’t a direct alternative to a sugar-free chocolate biscuit.

Albert Heijn

Alongside the Céréal products mentioned, Albert Heijn’s product information also includes AH Digestive 0% Sugar.

  • AH Digestive 0% Sugar lists 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • It’s a digestive biscuit, not a chocolate biscuit. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change, so check the packaging.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Speculoos with Chocolate is a chocolate speculoos biscuit you can compare by product type, but it isn’t a sugar-free option.

  • Lotus Bakeries Netherlands states that the product contains 22% chocolate.
  • With 39.6 g of sugars per 100 g according to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, this product isn’t suitable if you’re strictly looking for a sugar-free chocolate biscuit.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether a chocolate biscuit meets my sugar-free requirements?

Compare the claim on the packaging with the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g; also check the ingredients if chocolate is a must for you.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?

No, don’t treat these claims as interchangeable. Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as having ‘no added sugars’ and lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, while Albert Heijn lists 0 g per 100 g for Céréal Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie.

What should I look out for when it comes to polyols in chocolate biscuits?

Check which sweeteners and polyols a product contains, and read the warnings on the packaging. Albert Heijn’s product information warns of a possible laxative effect if you consume too much of either Céréal Chocolate Chip Cookie or Choco Delight Dark.

Are sugar-free chocolate biscuits automatically suitable for sharing with everyone?

No, a sugar claim doesn’t tell you anything about allergens. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Céréal Chocolate Chip Cookie contains wheat and oats and may also contain milk, egg, nuts, soya and sesame. Check the current packaging for every product.