Dutch Spiced Ginger Nuts
The small, crunchy round biscuits that Dutch children and adults love during the Sinterklaas season: little balls spiced with cinnamon, ginger and brown sugar. They have a fairly high glycemic index (≈67), and their small size can tempt you to eat large amounts without noticing.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Set your portion in advance by putting a small handful (about 10 to 15 pieces) in a little bowl and moving the big bag out of reach, so you enjoy the festive flavour and crunch fully aware.
Best preparation methods
Avoid kruidnoten dipped in white chocolate or salted caramel; the plain traditional kind contains far less sugar and fewer calories.
Important Nutritional Note
These are concentrated, quickly digested sugary-starchy bites; if you are watching your weight and blood sugar, paying attention to the portion is what prevents hidden calories piling up while you sit and chat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (25 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 440 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g | 18 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 17.4 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 3.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.5 g | 0.6 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Sweets & desserts with a glycemic index (17), it ranks 12 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch Spiced Ginger Nuts good for weight loss?
Dutch Spiced Ginger Nuts provides 440 kcal per 100 g, so it is high in calories and fits a weight-loss plan only in small, measured amounts; a 25 g portion gives 110 kcal.
How does Dutch Spiced Ginger Nuts affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 67 (Medium), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 25 g portion has a glycemic load of 11.6 (Medium), so it is best combined with protein or fibre-rich vegetables.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dutch Spiced Ginger Nuts?
A typical 25 g portion of Dutch Spiced Ginger Nuts provides about 110 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fat and 0.6 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.