Choose a Dutch breakfast cake multipack based on when you plan to eat it and the portion you want. Individually wrapped slices are handy to take with you, while a larger bar may provide more carbohydrates per piece. Peijnenburg lists 19 g of carbohydrates per 28 g slice; Jumbo lists 45 g per 65 g Snelle Jelle bar. When training for a marathon, also consider timing and what you find comfortable to eat.
Want to pop some Dutch breakfast cake into your gym bag, work bag or lunchbox without having to cut it first? Individually wrapped slices and bars come in different portion sizes, so check which amount suits you for the occasion.
If you plan to eat during a run lasting several hours, the carbohydrates per portion and when you eat it matter more than simply the number of pieces in the pack. Also consider which portion size you find comfortable during your regular training sessions.
If you’re buying for several lunchboxes or training days, compare the number of pieces, the contents per piece and the nutritional information. Ingredients, allergens, fibre and any sweeteners can vary between varieties.
When choosing a Dutch breakfast cake multipack for marathon training, first decide when you’ll eat it and what portion you want. Then compare the packaging and label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to take with you | Check the number of pieces, the weight per piece and whether the portions are individually wrapped. | I want to put a portion straight into my bag or lunchbox without having to cut a cake first. For around 42% of consumers, portability is the top priority. |
| Carbohydrates and when to eat | Check the carbohydrates per portion and think about when you want to eat the cake. Don’t compare bars and slices by piece alone. | On a long training day, I want to match my carbohydrate intake to when I’m eating, without choosing an uncomfortably large portion just before a run. Around 33% of consumers give this planning the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and stocking up | Compare the contents of each pack and check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen. | When buying for several lunchboxes or training days, I want to know what I’m bringing home and what’s in it. This consideration comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Peijnenburg’s product information, a 28 g Naturel slice contains 19 g of carbohydrates. Jumbo lists 45 g of carbohydrates for a 65 g Snelle Jelle Krachtige Kruidkoek bar. So the number of pieces alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll be taking with you.
Compare the weight and carbohydrates per piece on the label of the variety you choose.
A larger portion to take with you won’t necessarily feel comfortable just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion shortly before exercising.
Plan when you’ll eat it, and try the portion size during a regular training session first.
The Peijnenburg wholemeal variety described contains xylitol and polyols. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; the claim alone won’t tell you whether this variety suits your planned eating occasion.
Before using this variety during a long run, check the ingredients, nutritional information and warning on the current packaging.
Compare specific varieties and pack formats; a product’s features don’t necessarily apply to a brand’s entire range.
The Naturel 10-pack is an option if you’re looking for small, individually wrapped slices. Peijnenburg also offers a wholemeal variety labelled ‘no added sugars’.
The Krachtige Kruidkoek in a pack of 20 × 65 g is worth considering if you want a larger individually wrapped bar to take with you.
The own-brand range includes Dutch breakfast cake in packs of six, as well as larger cakes for home.
ALDI Nederland describes Koekhappers kruid- or ontbijtkoek as a pack of six individually wrapped pieces.
This Snelle Jelle variety is worth considering if you’re looking for Dutch breakfast cake in portions to take with you. Use the pack information to decide how much you want to have on each occasion.
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If you want to take Dutch breakfast cake with you on a training day, the portion you have each time is what matters most.
The pack states 250 g. Before planning your portions, check the current label for the carbohydrates per bar and the precise meaning of the sugar claim in the product name.
No, Dutch breakfast cake isn’t automatically right for every training session. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre covers carbohydrates and planning food and drink for endurance sports. When deciding what’s right for you, consider the duration and intensity of your effort, the portion size and when you plan to eat it.
A large bar just before a run won’t suit everyone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion shortly before exercise. A 65 g bar is also a different portion from a 28 g slice. Choose when to eat it, and try your portion during a regular training session.
Check the label for the exact variety, paying particular attention to gluten-containing ingredients and any listed allergens. The Peijnenburg Naturel 10-pack described contains rye and may also contain milk and nuts. Rye and possible traces of milk and nuts are also listed for the Snelle Jelle Krachtige Kruidkoek described. Don’t assume these details apply to other varieties.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that iodine compounds may be present in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products as a result of baker’s salt being added. This doesn’t mean every Dutch breakfast cake contains baker’s salt, so check the ingredients of the product you’re buying.
