People planning portions when they have diabetes
If you fancy a syrup waffle with your coffee, it helps to check the carbohydrates in the number of waffles you’ll actually eat, rather than relying on a sugar claim alone.
Who is this relevant to?
Families comparing lower-sugar options
If you’re sharing a pack, you can compare syrup waffles within the same product range by sugars, carbohydrates and fibre per 100 g and per portion.
Shoppers looking for a cupboard staple
If you want to keep several waffles at home, the number of waffles, portion size and storage instructions after opening all affect how practical the pack is.
What should you look for in a family pack?
Start with the carbohydrates in the portion you actually eat. Then compare the other nutritional information and consider whether the pack is easy to divide into portions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Carbohydrates per waffle | Compare the carbohydrates per 100 g with the weight of the waffle you eat. | If I want to enjoy a syrup waffle with my coffee, I want to know how many carbohydrates are in my portion. For around 42% of shoppers, portion size is the main consideration. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Check sugars and carbohydrates per 100 g, and read the ingredients list, even if the product claims to contain less sugar. | I want to compare a lower-sugar option without assuming that the whole waffle is therefore suitable for someone with diabetes. Around 33% of shoppers give this label comparison top priority. |
| Pack size and portions | Check the number of waffles, the weight of each one and the storage instructions after opening. | A pack to share at home is only convenient for me if I can decide in advance how many waffles to set aside. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of shoppers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming ‘less sugar’ means fewer carbohydrates
According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter Minder Suiker syrup waffles still contain 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. The sugar figure alone doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates you’ll get in each waffle.
Check the weight and carbohydrate content of your actual portion on the latest label.
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Choosing a large pack without thinking about portions
A pack containing several waffles is easy to share, but it also leaves more in the cupboard for next time.
Check how many waffles are in the pack, decide in advance how you’ll portion them, and follow the storage instructions after opening.
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Treating an old product page as a current buying option
Product information and the range can change, so an option you looked at before may not still be available when you’re ready to buy.
Check the latest packaging or product page just before you buy, especially when comparing the nutritional values of different options.
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Forgetting about allergens when comparing sugar content
Syrup waffles may contain ingredients that matter to someone with an allergy. Comparing sugars and carbohydrates isn’t a substitute for checking this information.
For the option you choose, also read the latest ingredients and allergen information.
Brands worth comparing
Albert Heijn
Within the AH range, you can compare a pack of lower-sugar syrup waffles with a standard pack from the same own-brand range.
- According to Albert Heijn, the lower-sugar option contains 44 g of carbohydrates, 23 g of sugars and 26 g of fibre per 100 g. For its standard AH Stroopwafels, the company lists 63 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of sugars per 100 g.
- According to Albert Heijn, both packs contain 10 portions, but the stated portion weights differ. So compare the nutritional values for the waffle you actually eat, too.
Daelmans
Classic Daelmans syrup waffles are a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for a pack with several waffles.
- Albert Heijn lists this pack as containing 10 portions, each consisting of one 29 g syrup waffle.
- A clearly stated portion size doesn’t mean the product contains less sugar. Check the latest nutritional information before comparing this option with another pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Butter Syrup Waffles, among other options, in a 468 g pack for anyone looking for a larger pack.
- The stated pack weight makes it easy to identify the pack size.
- To compare carbohydrates per waffle, you’ll also need the number of waffles, the weight of each one and the latest nutritional information for that pack.
Joybuy products to compare
These Kanjers packs of 8 and 10 syrup waffles are options if you want to share them. Use the latest label to check the carbohydrates per waffle; the number of waffles alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable for someone with diabetes.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pack
A pack of 8 syrup waffles for sharing. Check the latest label for the weight and carbohydrates per waffle before comparing portions.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pack
A pack of 10 syrup waffles for anyone who wants to keep several at home. Check the latest packaging for the weight and carbohydrates per waffle if you’re planning portions.
Frequently asked questions
Are lower-sugar syrup waffles automatically suitable for people with diabetes?
No. A lower-sugar syrup waffle may still contain carbohydrates. So compare the carbohydrates per portion; diabetes.nl emphasises that there isn’t one amount of carbohydrates that’s best for everyone with diabetes.
How do I compare a family pack with a smaller pack?
Compare the number of waffles, the weight of each one and the carbohydrates in the portion you actually eat. A larger pack is most practical if you want to share or portion out the waffles in advance. Also check the storage instructions after opening.
Should I pay attention to sugars or carbohydrates?
Check both, but start with the total carbohydrates in your portion. Compare products using the nutritional values per 100 g, then use the weight of each waffle to work out what the stated values mean for your portion.
What if I take diabetes medication and want to reduce my carbohydrate intake in the long term?
Talk to your healthcare professional before making a long-term change to your carbohydrate intake. Diabetes.nl recommends this if you take diabetes medication; a sugar claim on a pack can’t tell you what’s right for your circumstances.