Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag)
The most famous, and most unusual, Dutch breakfast ritual in the world: tiny cylindrical chocolate sprinkles scattered over a slice of buttered bread. The dark (puur) kind contains more than 32% real cocoa and cocoa butter, giving it a low-to-moderate glycemic index (≈45).
Glycemic index
Glycemic load
Calories
Protein
💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
One tablespoon sprinkled over whole-wheat toast with real butter is enough to satisfy a morning chocolate craving mindfully and enjoyably without overdoing it.
Best preparation methods
Always choose pure dark chocolate sprinkles (pure hagelslag), which have less sugar and more cocoa, and avoid milk-chocolate sprinkles or coloured sugar sprinkles (vruchtenhagel).
Important Nutritional Note
The cocoa butter in dark chocolate slows sugar absorption and provides antioxidants; keeping the amount you sprinkle moderate means starting the day with a healthy, controlled Dutch treat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 435 kcal | 65.2 kcal |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 10.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 2.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.8 g | 1 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 3 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag) good for weight loss?
Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag) provides 435 kcal per 100 g, so it is high in calories and fits a weight-loss plan only in small, measured amounts; a 15 g portion gives 65 kcal.
How does Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 45 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 15 g portion has a glycemic load of 4.1 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag)?
A typical 15 g portion of Dark Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag) provides about 65 kcal, 0.8 g protein, 10.2 g carbohydrate, 2.2 g fat and 1 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.