If you compare carbohydrates and sugars
You’re looking for syrup waffles to share and want to compare their nutritional values on a like-for-like basis before checking the amount per waffle.
Who might this choice be relevant to?
If you’re weighing up a personal portion
You want to decide in advance what amount of syrup waffle fits your own approach to eating and managing diabetes. General product information can’t make that decision for you.
If you’re buying for several guests
You want to know how many waffles are in the bag and what allergens are listed on the packaging, so guests can make an informed choice for themselves.
What should you look for in a sharing bag?
First, compare the nutritional values per 100 g on the same basis. Then check the weight of the waffle that will actually be eaten, the number of waffles and the current allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Most relevant to |
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| Carbohydrates and sugars | Compare both figures per 100 g; the words ‘less sugar’ don’t, on their own, tell you how many carbohydrates a product contains. | I want to share syrup waffles, but I give more weight to the label values than the brand. Around 50% of consumers prioritise comparing carbohydrates and sugars. |
| Amount per waffle | Check the weight of each waffle or the stated portion size, then use it to work out the carbohydrates in the amount you plan to eat. | A figure per 100 g is only useful to me once I know how much I want to have. For around 30% of consumers, weighing a personal portion is the main concern. |
| Sharing and allergens | Check the number of waffles and read the current ingredients and allergen information for all your guests. | When I’m buying for a group, I want to have enough waffles and take allergies into account. Sharing and allergen information are the main priorities for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘less sugar’ means suitable for everyone
AH Roomboter less-sugar syrup waffles still list 44 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of sugars per 100 g. A relative comparison between products doesn’t determine what’s suitable for an individual guest.
Check both ‘carbohydrates’ and ‘of which sugars’, and let guests weigh their own portions.
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Looking only at figures per 100 g
For a 39 g portion of Jumbo Stroopwafels met Roomboter, Jumbo also lists 24.6 g of carbohydrates and 14.0 g of sugars. You therefore need to know how much someone eats to convert the figure per 100 g.
Check the portion weight or weigh the waffle you plan to eat before calculating the amount.
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Forgetting about allergens when sharing
The product information for the syrup waffles described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Daelmans lists ingredients including wheat, milk or soya. What’s suitable for one guest may not be suitable for another.
Ask about any relevant allergies and keep the current packaging available when you serve the waffles.
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Using nutritional values from a different bag
The same number of waffles or similar packaging doesn’t automatically mean the nutritional value per waffle is the same.
For a Lidl or ALDI bag, check the nutritional values and allergens on that specific pack before comparing it with other bags.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a standard bag of syrup waffles, as well as a 315 g bag of AH Roomboter less-sugar syrup waffles containing 10 pieces.
- For the less-sugar variety, Albert Heijn lists 44 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
- ‘Less sugar’ is a comparison with another product, not a statement about what constitutes a suitable personal portion.
Jumbo
Jumbo Stroopwafels met Roomboter comes in a 468 g bag with 12 stated portions.
- As well as figures per 100 g, Jumbo also lists values per 39 g portion.
- According to Jumbo, this portion contains 24.6 g of carbohydrates and 14.0 g of sugars. Check that the amount you choose matches the portion on the label.
PLUS
PLUS Stroopwafels Per Wikkel comes in a 480 g pack.
- PLUS lists 56.5 g of carbohydrates and 36.3 g of sugars per 100 g, so both figures can be compared on the same basis.
- Check the current packaging to find out the amount per waffle before weighing a portion.
Daelmans
The Daelmans Stroopwafels bag described here contains 10 pieces.
- For this bag, PLUS lists 67 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of sugars per 100 g.
- Check the current allergen information for your guests; this variety lists wheat, milk and soya.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Roomboter syrup waffles in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
- Knowing how many pieces are in the pack makes it easier to decide in advance how you want to share them.
- Check the nutritional values and allergens on the packaging before comparing this variety with other syrup waffles.
ALDI
ALDI lists a 378 g pack of syrup waffles containing 12 pieces.
- The stated number of pieces helps you plan how to share the waffles.
- Use the label on this specific bag to compare carbohydrates, sugars and allergens.
Syrup waffles on Joybuy
These Kanjers packs contain ten and eight syrup waffles respectively, ready to share. Check the nutritional information and the amount per waffle on each pack before weighing a personal portion.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces
With ten pieces, you can decide in advance how to share the waffles among your guests.
If it’s relevant to your choice, check the weight per waffle and the current nutritional and allergen information on the packaging.
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Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces
This eight-piece pack is an option if you want to share that number of waffles.
Check the pack weight and the weight per waffle on the label: the available product descriptions give different total weights. Also read the current nutritional and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Is a ‘less sugar’ syrup waffle automatically suitable for everyone with diabetes?
No. For AH Roomboter less-sugar syrup waffles, ‘less sugar’ is a comparison with AH Roomboter syrup waffles. The less-sugar variety still lists 44 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of sugars per 100 g; a suitable amount varies from person to person.
How do I calculate the carbohydrates per waffle?
Use the portion value on the packaging, or multiply the carbohydrates per 100 g by the waffle’s weight in grams and divide by 100. For the stated 31.5 g portion of AH Roomboter less-sugar syrup waffles, 44 g per 100 g works out at around 13.9 g of carbohydrates.
Which allergens should I check when sharing syrup waffles?
Always check the information on the specific pack. The varieties described from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; the information may differ for other varieties.
What should I check when choosing a sharing bag online?
Check the ingredients, allergens, net weight, number of pieces and nutritional information. Compare carbohydrates and sugars per 100 g, and check the weight of the waffle you plan to serve on the current packaging.