People living alone who don’t eat breakfast cake often
If a large loaf would be open for a long time, you could compare a pack of around 280 g with individually portioned options. PLUS and Jumbo list these smaller sizes alongside larger loaves.
Who are smaller packs useful for?
People who take a portion with them
For work, study or when you’re out and about, individually wrapped slices or bars mean you don’t have to slice a loaf first. Just check the difference between pre-portioned pieces and pieces that are individually wrapped too.
People comparing ingredients
If you’re checking sugars, fibre, sweeteners or allergens, the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety are more useful than the wording on the front of the pack alone.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with how much Dutch breakfast cake you’ll actually use. Then compare the packaging and, if the ingredients matter to you, check the label for the specific variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and think about how quickly you’ll finish an opened pack. A sliced loaf can still weigh 475 to 485 g. | If I only eat Dutch breakfast cake occasionally, I don’t want to be left with a large opened pack; pack size is the most important factor for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and compare sugars and fibre per 100 g and per portion. | When I’m considering varieties with different ingredients, I want to know what’s in my portion; around 33% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Portion format | Check whether it’s a sliced loaf, individually wrapped slices or bars, and look at the number of pieces. | When I’m out and about, I want to grab a portion without taking a whole loaf with me; convenience is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing pre-sliced with small-pack
A sliced loaf is easy to use one slice at a time, but it can still weigh 475 to 485 g.
Check the net weight if your main aim is to have less breakfast cake open at once.
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Assuming ‘Zero’ means ‘sugar-free’
A variety with no added sugars doesn’t have to be sugar-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that Dutch breakfast cake with no added sugars contains 0.8 g of sugars per 30 g slice.
Read the nutritional information, ingredients and any warnings for the variety you’re buying.
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Assuming all Dutch breakfast cake contains iodised baker’s salt
Information about iodised baker’s salt doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in a specific Dutch breakfast cake.
Check the ingredients on the pack if this matters to your choice.
Brands to consider
Peijnenburg
Alongside its loaf options, Peijnenburg also sells individually portioned packs. PLUS lists a 280 g pack of Dutch breakfast cake.
- The smaller pack is worth considering if you want to open less at once.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; a different type of packaging doesn’t mean the ingredients are the same.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Dutch breakfast cake in different weights, including a 280 g plain variety and a 475 g sliced plain variety.
- You can weigh up a smaller pack against a larger, pre-sliced loaf.
- Check the weight and format of the variety you choose when you buy it.
PLUS
PLUS own-brand Dutch breakfast cake includes sliced and unsliced loaves in larger sizes, as well as other packaging formats.
- Sliced and unsliced loaves let you choose how much preparation you want to do.
- If you don’t eat much, a standard 485 or 550 g loaf is a different choice from a pack of around 280 g.
Koek & Bakker
ALDI lists several Koek & Bakker options, including sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake and a 485 g sliced Zero variety.
- The pre-sliced format makes it easy to grab a slice.
- The pack still weighs 485 g; compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety.
Lidl
Lidl lists snack bars in packs of six, including Dutch breakfast cake bars.
- Bars are already divided into individual portions.
- Check whether you’re choosing Dutch breakfast cake bars or another type of snack bar, and look at the packaging for the specific variety.
Dutch breakfast cake on Joybuy
These products show three packaging options: a smaller pack, a larger sliced loaf and a pack of six. If you’re buying for one and want to open as little as possible at once, pay particular attention to the total weight.
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Snelle Jelle Less Sugar-Free Dutch breakfast cake, 250 g
The 250 g pack is a smaller amount to have in the house at one time. The Less Sugar-Free variety name isn’t a substitute for the nutritional information, so check the sugars and ingredients on the pack.
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g'woon wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake, sliced, 485 g
Ideal if you want to grab a slice at home without having to cut it yourself. The pack contains 485 g, so bear that total weight in mind if you don’t eat Dutch breakfast cake often.
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g'woon Dutch breakfast cake, 6 pieces
Six pieces are handy if you want one at a time. Check the net weight and whether the pieces are individually wrapped if a small pack or taking them with you is a priority.
Frequently asked questions
Is 280 g of Dutch breakfast cake the same as half a loaf?
No, ‘half a loaf’ isn’t a standard product size here. A 280 g pack contains around half the amount in a 550 g loaf, so compare the net weight on the packs.
Is pre-sliced Dutch breakfast cake handy if you live alone?
Yes, if you mainly want to grab a slice without cutting it yourself. But pre-sliced doesn’t mean it comes in a small pack. A sliced loaf can weigh 475 to 485 g, so also consider how much of the whole pack you’ll use.
Is Dutch breakfast cake with no added sugars sugar-free?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that Dutch breakfast cake with no added sugars contains 0.8 g of sugars per 30 g slice. Read the nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you choose.
Does all Dutch breakfast cake contain iodised baker’s salt?
Don’t assume it does. Information about iodised baker’s salt doesn’t confirm which salt is used in a specific Dutch breakfast cake; check the ingredients on the pack to find out.