Who this choice matters to

Carbohydrate-conscious syrup waffle fan

You want to know how many carbohydrates are in the portion you actually eat. As diabetes.nl explains, total carbohydrates matter as well as the amount of sugar.

Looking for less sugar

You compare sugar claims, but don’t want to confuse ‘less sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’ or assume it means low in total carbohydrates.

Checking ingredients and allergens

You check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety before choosing. Fibre and other nutritional values may also be relevant to your comparison.

What should you look for?

Start with the total carbohydrates in the portion you actually eat. Then check exactly what a sugar claim is comparing, and review the other nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Total carbohydrates Check the carbohydrates per 100 g and work out the amount for the number of waffles you eat. If I want to fit a syrup waffle into my dietary plan, I need to know the carbohydrates in my actual portion; an estimated 36% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Sugar claims Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and, for ‘less sugar’, check which product is used as the reference. Anyone looking for a lower-sugar variety needs to know what it is being compared with, without reading ‘less’ as ‘low’; around 29% of consumers prioritise understanding sugar claims.
Portion and nutritional value Compare per 100 g, then check the nutritional value of your own portion, including fibre and energy. If I enjoy one regularly with a cup of coffee, I don’t want to base my choice on a smaller portion than I actually eat; an estimated 21% of consumers make portion size and overall nutritional value their main criteria.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, a lower sugar content can’t replace an allergen check; around 14% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘low in carbohydrates’

    A sugar comparison doesn’t tell you how many total carbohydrates a product contains. Albert Heijn says AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than the regular AH butter syrup waffles, but they also contain 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

    Check both ‘carbohydrates’ and ‘of which sugars’, and work out the amounts for the number of waffles you eat.

  • Taking a sugar claim as a statement about diabetes

    ‘Sugar-free’ and ‘low sugar’ describe the amount of sugar, not the effect a syrup waffle will have on your blood glucose. According to diabetes.nl, total carbohydrates are still relevant.

    Use the claim to guide your label check, not as a substitute for your personal dietary plan.

  • Trusting a product name without checking the label

    A brand name doesn’t make syrup waffles interchangeable. Albert Heijn also says that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.

    When you buy, check the packaging for the exact variety you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming the stated portion matches your own

    According to Voedingscentrum, manufacturers decide the portion size shown on the packaging themselves. So one stated portion may not match the number of waffles you eat.

    Compare products per 100 g first, then calculate the nutritional value for your actual portion.

Brands compared

Compare syrup waffles by exact variety: a sugar claim, portion size or ingredients list for one product doesn’t automatically apply to another product from the same brand.

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels offer a specific comparison with regular AH butter syrup waffles.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 32% less sugar than the regular AH variety; the product information lists 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 23 g are sugars.
  • ‘Less sugar’ doesn’t mean sugar-free in this case. Check the current packaging, including the ingredients and allergen information.

Céréal

Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm is an example of a syrup waffle sold as a low-sugar product.

  • Albert Heijn’s product page states that this variety contains 65% less sugar than a regular syrup waffle.
  • That Albert Heijn page marks the item as discontinued. If you find it from another retailer, check the current nutritional information and packaging.

Daelmans

PLUS’s syrup waffle range includes Daelmans Stroopwafels and mini syrup waffles.

  • The different sizes make it worth comparing the nutritional value per 100 g and per portion you choose.
  • A smaller waffle or a familiar brand name doesn’t, by itself, tell you the total carbohydrates in your portion; check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s syrup waffle range includes several varieties, such as butter syrup waffles and a gluten-free option.

  • You can compare the exact varieties side by side for portion size and nutritional information.
  • ‘Gluten-free’ says nothing about sugar or total carbohydrates. Check the label for each variety.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl describes Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels as a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.

  • The stated pack size helps you identify the format when comparing varieties.
  • Use the current packaging to check the nutritional value and allergen information for the syrup waffle you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a sugar-free syrup waffle automatically suitable if you have diabetes?

No. ‘Sugar-free’ doesn’t tell you how many total carbohydrates a syrup waffle contains. According to diabetes.nl, the claim means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; you should also check the total carbohydrates and how much you eat.

What’s the difference between ‘low sugar’ and ‘less sugar’?

According to diabetes.nl, ‘low sugar’ means no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g, while for ‘less sugar’ you need to check which product it’s being compared with. Neither claim changes the need to check total carbohydrates and portion size.

How do I compare the carbohydrates in two syrup waffles?

First compare the total carbohydrates per 100 g, then work out the amount for the number of waffles you actually eat. Voedingscentrum points out that manufacturers decide their own stated portion sizes, so use the nutritional information on the exact pack for your calculation.

Should I check the label again when I buy the same product?

Yes. Check the nutritional value, ingredients and allergens for the variety you’ve chosen again. Albert Heijn says that product information can change when a product is altered, even if the product name looks familiar.