Who are the different pack sizes for?

Portion planners

You want to decide in advance how many syrup waffles to have as a treat. The stated number of waffles and weight per waffle can help you do that.

Lunchbox packers and sharers

You want to portion out waffles in advance for work, school or home. A twin pack gives you a set amount, while a bag of minis lets you put aside as many as you like.

Bulk buyers who compare labels

You buy several syrup waffles at once, but also want to check portion sizes, nutritional information, ingredients and allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many waffles you want at a time. Then check whether the pack makes it easy to set that amount aside, and compare the relevant nutritional information.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Amount per occasion Check the number of waffles, the weight per waffle and the nutritional information for the amount you plan to have. If I want to keep track of what I have at one time, I want to know how many grams and waffles that means. Portion planning is a priority for around 46% of consumers.
Taking them out and sharing Check how many waffles are in each individual pack; with minis, decide for yourself how many to set aside. For my lunchbox or to share at home, I want to be able to portion out the waffles in advance. This convenience is the main priority for around 27% of consumers.
Stocking up and checking the label Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g, then work them out for the amount you choose. When buying a larger pack, I want to check what I’m having each time and what’s in it. Around 27% of consumers prioritise checking the label.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is a portion pack

    A pack containing several units doesn’t automatically limit how many you have at a time. For example, Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles in a pack of 4 × 2, with 196 kcal and 15.1 g of sugars per 40 g twin pack. That pack contains two waffles.

    Decide in advance whether you want one waffle, a twin pack or a set number of minis. For a lunchbox, put only that amount in the container.

  • Focusing only on ‘less sugar’

    Comparing sugar content alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat or what the other nutritional values are. Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar.

    Also compare energy, fat and saturated fat per 100 g and for the amount you actually plan to have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that ingredients and nutritional values are shown on the back of the label.

  • Assuming gluten-free means lower in calories

    PLUS lists 479 kcal and 41.13 g of sugars per 100 g for its gluten-free syrup waffles. The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you how those figures compare with another pack.

    If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the current ingredients and allergen information. Also compare the nutritional values for the portion you have in mind.

Brands compared

Daelmans

A standard-size option with the weight per waffle stated.

  • Albert Heijn lists Daelmans Syrup Waffles as 10 waffles weighing 29 g each, with 429 kcal and 38 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • Use the waffle’s weight to assess the nutritional values for the number you plan to have.

Albert Heijn

AH offers, among other options, a lower-sugar variety and mini syrup waffles with stated portion sizes.

  • According to Albert Heijn, AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar contain 32% less sugar than AH Butter Syrup Waffles; the stated value is 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • AH Mini lists 37 portions of 8 g in a resealable bag. Choose how many minis you want to have at a time.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers different pack sizes to consider if you’re buying syrup waffles for several occasions.

  • Jumbo lists, among other options, 468 g packs of butter syrup waffles and 300 g packs of mini syrup waffles.
  • Check the number of waffles and the current nutritional information for each product you’re considering; the total weight alone doesn’t determine a portion.

Sondey

This Lidl brand offers mini butter syrup waffles for anyone who wants to portion out a set number of smaller waffles.

  • Lidl lists around 37 minis in a 316 g pack.
  • Read the nutritional and allergen information on the pack if it affects your choice.

ALDI

At ALDI, you can compare standard and mini syrup waffles by pack format.

  • ALDI lists a standard pack of 12 waffles weighing 378 g; Heerlijck Banket mini syrup waffles come in a 300 g pack.
  • Check the label of the variety you choose to assess its nutritional values and allergen information.

PLUS

PLUS sells standard and gluten-free syrup waffles; compare each variety using its own label.

  • PLUS lists 435 kcal, 36.3 g of sugars and 12.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g for its standard syrup waffles.
  • According to PLUS, the gluten-free variety contains 479 kcal and 41.13 g of sugars per 100 g. If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the other allergen information too.

Syrup waffle multipacks on Joybuy

These Kanjers multipacks contain eight or ten syrup waffles. Choose how many you want to have at a time, and check the nutritional information on the pack for that amount.

Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 waffles

Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 waffles

An option if you want to take or share your syrup waffles in pairs. Joybuy’s product information lists them in packs of two; decide whether you want one or both waffles, and check the pack for the nutritional values for that amount.

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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 waffles

Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 waffles

A pack that lets you choose in advance how many syrup waffles to have on different occasions. It contains 10 waffles; check the weight and nutritional values per waffle on the pack to assess the amount you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

Are syrup waffles with less sugar automatically better for weight management?

No. The label doesn’t tell you how much you’ll have at a time or what the other nutritional values are. Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar; also check the energy, fat and saturated fat for the amount you plan to have.

Which syrup waffle size should I choose for a lunchbox?

Choose a size that lets you decide the number of waffles in advance. An individually wrapped twin pack works if you want to take or share two waffles; with a bag of minis, you can put your chosen number in a container. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 8 g for AH Mini.

Should I check for other allergens in gluten-free syrup waffles too?

Yes, read the full allergen information on the pack you choose. PLUS also lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free syrup waffles; the gluten-free label doesn’t replace this check.

Can a syrup waffle be advertised as a weight-loss aid?

A syrup waffle must not be advertised as a medical treatment or as having a medical effect. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that medical claims are prohibited when selling and advertising food; assess a syrup waffle based on its product information, not a promise of this kind.