Choose a Dutch breakfast cake for a film night based on what matters most to you: wholemeal rye and fibre, a no-added-sugar option or portions that are easy to take with you. If you have fussy eaters, compare plain and wholemeal as separate options, and check the sugars, ingredients, allergens and portion size on each pack.
You’re looking for a slice of Dutch breakfast cake to enjoy during the film, and you check the label for the proportion of wholemeal rye and the fibre content per 100 g. Sugars are another factor to compare separately.
You’re specifically looking for an option with no added sugars. Check which sweeteners or polyols it contains, and how much sugar the product still has.
You want to divide it up before you leave, without having to slice a whole loaf of Dutch breakfast cake. For example, according to its product information, Peijnenburg offers plain slices that are individually wrapped.
First decide whether ingredients, portability or a familiar taste matters most. Then compare the exact packs: wholemeal, no added sugars and individually wrapped describe different qualities that don’t necessarily come together in one product.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Compare the wholemeal rye flour in the ingredients list and the fibre per 100 g. Check the sugars separately. | When I take something sweet to enjoy during a film, I also want to know how much wholemeal rye and fibre it contains. This is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| No added sugars | As well as checking the claim, read the information on sugars, sweeteners and polyols on the pack. | I want to avoid added sugars, but first I need to see which sweeteners are used instead. This matters most to around 31% of consumers. |
| Portable portions | Check the number of portions, the weight per portion and whether the slices are individually wrapped. | When I’m with other people, I want to be able to divide up the snack beforehand without having to cut it there and then. This convenience comes first for around 23% of consumers. |
| Familiar taste | Compare plain and wholemeal as separate options, and read the ingredients for both. | If not everyone wants the same kind of Dutch breakfast cake, I’d rather choose between a plain and a wholemeal option. This taste preference is the main consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
A claim such as ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar the Dutch breakfast cake contains. For example, Peijnenburg Wholemeal Sliced, listed by Jumbo, contains 39 g of sugars per 100 g.
First compare the wholemeal flour and fibre, then check the sugars per 100 g and the portion size.
Peijnenburg Wholemeal with No Added Sugars, listed by Jumbo, contains 4.9 g of sugars and 24 g of polyols per 100 g, including xylitol. Consuming too many products containing polyols may have a laxative effect.
If you’re considering this option, check the ingredients, nutritional information and portion size.
Individually wrapped slices are easy to divide up in advance, but the packaging alone says nothing about fibre or sugars.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact plain or wholemeal option you want to take with you.
A gluten-free Dutch breakfast cake may contain other allergens. Peijnenburg lists milk and lupin among the ingredients in its gluten-free plain option, for example.
Check the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for the exact product every time you buy it, especially if you’re shopping for someone else.
Peijnenburg offers several options, including sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake, a no-added-sugar version, individually wrapped plain slices and a gluten-free plain option.
Jumbo offers a 280 g own-brand loaf of sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake.
PLUS lists a 485 g loaf of sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake.
Koek & Bakker is an ALDI own brand that offers a 485 g loaf of sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake.
Lidl lists Tastino as one of the names in its Dutch breakfast cake range.
These products include a sliced wholemeal option and two other types of Dutch breakfast cake to consider for a film night. Check the packaging and nutritional information for the details that matter to you.
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For anyone looking to take wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake with them in slices. The pack contains 485 g; compare the fibre and sugars with other options using the nutritional information on the label.
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For anyone looking to take a Dutch breakfast cake option with them and compare its ingredients. The pack contains 250 g; check the sugars, sweeteners and polyols on the label before using the product description as a basis for your choice.
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For anyone considering Dutch breakfast cake to share with a group. The product name states that it contains six pieces; check the packaging to see how they’re wrapped, and compare the ingredients and nutritional information with a wholemeal option.
No. Wholemeal flour is one factor to compare, alongside fibre, sugars, portion size and allergens. For example, Peijnenburg Wholemeal Sliced, listed by Jumbo, contains 39 g of sugars per 100 g, so check the nutritional information for the option you choose.
No. Peijnenburg Wholemeal with No Added Sugars, listed by Jumbo, contains 4.9 g of sugars and 24 g of polyols per 100 g, including xylitol. Check the portion information and any warnings on the pack too.
Read the up-to-date ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product. Even a gluten-free option may contain other allergens: Peijnenburg lists milk and lupin in its gluten-free plain option.
