For a strictly sugar-free coffee break, choose only a stroopwafel whose label states no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; according to the Voedingscentrum, that is the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. A lower-sugar option may suit you if you don’t need it to meet that strict requirement, but according to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. Check any gluten-free claim separately from the sugar content, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging too.
When choosing a stroopwafel to have with your coffee, it’s the amount of sugars per 100 g that matters, not just a claim that the product contains less sugar. The Voedingscentrum sets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
You’re looking for an alternative to a regular stroopwafel, but don’t require it to be sugar-free. Compare the sugars per 100 g and check the serving weight stated on the packaging.
If, for example, you need to avoid gluten, the stroopwafel must meet that requirement and also fit your sugar target. A gluten-free claim doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content.
First, decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a strict requirement for your coffee break. Then compare lower-sugar options, serving sizes and any separate dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly sugar-free | Check the claim and the sugars per 100 g on the exact pack. According to the Voedingscentrum, the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. | With my coffee, I only want to choose a stroopwafel that meets the ‘sugar-free’ claim; this is the main requirement for around 50% of consumers. |
| Less sugar | Compare the amount of sugars per 100 g and check what the reduction claim is measured against. Albert Heijn states that its lower-sugar butter stroopwafels contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. | I want a stroopwafel with less sugar than the regular option, without requiring it to be sugar-free; around 30% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Serving size and dietary requirements | Check the serving weight, ingredients and allergens. Check any gluten-free claim separately from the sugars per 100 g. | For my coffee break, I want to take the serving size and any dietary requirements into account; around 20% of consumers prioritise these when choosing. |
A reduction claim compares one product with another. 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 per 100 g.
If sugar-free is a requirement for you, check the exact label for the threshold of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g that the Voedingscentrum sets for ‘sugar-free’.
Jumbo describes its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels as gluten-free, but also states that they contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. These two claims answer different questions.
Check both the claim that matters for your diet and the sugar content on the same pack.
The presence of a sweetener doesn’t tell you how much sugar the whole product contains. Products containing polyols may also carry relevant usage warnings.
Read the full ingredients list, nutritional information and any warnings on the packaging.
A product listing doesn’t necessarily mean it’s currently available to buy: Albert Heijn marks its page for Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm as ‘Discontinued’.
Before buying, check the current packaging and product listing for the stroopwafel you’ve actually chosen.
Compare the nutritional information for a specific stroopwafel; a brand name alone won’t tell you whether an option is sugar-free.
AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are an example of an option with a relative sugar-reduction claim.
Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels are worth considering if a gluten-free claim is what determines your choice.
The stroopwafels listed by Albert Heijn show why a claim about reduced sugars isn’t the same as a sugar-free claim.
PLUS includes Daelmans Mini Stroopwafels Caramel and a twin pack in its range of stroopwafels.
Lidl lists Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels as a regular stroopwafel option.
According to the Voedingscentrum, the ‘sugar-free’ claim can be used when a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. ‘Less sugar’, ‘low sugar’ and ‘no added sugars’ are different claims, so always check the nutritional information for the stroopwafel you choose.
No: Albert Heijn states that this option contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g. The claim of 32% less sugar compares it with AH Roomboter stroopwafels, but doesn’t change the separate threshold for ‘sugar-free’.
A gluten-free claim doesn’t tell you that. Jumbo states that its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g, so assess the gluten-free claim and sugar content separately.
As well as the ingredients, check the sugars per 100 g and any warnings on the label. The Voedingscentrum points out that excessive consumption of products containing added polyols can have a laxative effect.
Albert Heijn recommends storing these stroopwafels in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy.
