If you want to pop one cake in your gym bag
An individual wrapper makes it easy to take one cake from a pack. Albert Heijn says that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek melk is individually wrapped, although the pack contains ten cakes.
Which pack size is right for you?
If you’re thinking about your whole post-workout meal
After an intense workout, you may want to think beyond eating just one cake and consider what else you’ll have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a regular meal after exercise and discusses protein in the context of your overall diet.
If you’re buying cakes for several occasions
The number of cakes, ingredients and nutritional values per portion all matter. Jumbo lists a pack of four Dutch egg cakes, while Albert Heijn lists twelve portions for its wholemeal variety.
What should you look for when choosing?
There’s a difference between being able to take one cake from a pack and buying just one cake. Then compare the nutritional information for the variety you’d actually eat, both per 100 g and per portion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should consider this? |
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| Taking one with you | Check whether it says ‘individually wrapped’ and how many cakes are in the pack. Albert Heijn lists ten individually wrapped cakes in a pack of Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek melk. | If I want to take one cake out of my bag after training, I want to be able to leave the rest of the pack at home. Around 25% of consumers give this convenience top priority. |
| Nutrition after exercise | Check the amount of protein per portion and consider when you’ll have your next meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a regular meal after exercise. | After an intense workout, I want to know how the cake fits in with the rest of my diet. This is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and fibre | Compare the ingredients and the listed fibre and sugars per 100 g and per portion. For AH Eierkoeken volkoren, Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour and 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g, among other ingredients. | If I buy Dutch egg cakes regularly, I don’t want to judge them on size alone; I also want to check what they’re made of. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and fibre. |
| Number of cakes | Check the number of cakes, storage instructions and best-before date. Jumbo lists four cakes in its standard pack; AH Eierkoeken volkoren contains twelve portions. | I want enough cakes for future snack breaks without buying more than I can use. The right pack size matters most to around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘individually wrapped’ means ‘sold individually’
According to Albert Heijn, each Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek melk has its own wrapper, but they’re sold together in a pack of ten.
If you only want to take or buy one snack, check both the individual wrapping and the total number of cakes before you buy.
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Thinking of a Dutch egg cake as a complete post-workout meal
The fact that a cake contains egg doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from one portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a regular meal after exercise.
Check the nutritional values per portion and consider what else you’ll be eating at that time, rather than judging it by the product name.
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Comparing nutritional values per cake only
Cakes can come in different portion sizes. So values per cake aren’t directly comparable with values per 100 g; and ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’.
Compare Dutch egg cakes on the same basis, and check the ingredients list for the variety you choose, too.
Brands compared
Bolletje
The milk variety is a packaging option if you want to take one light, crisp Dutch egg cake with you. Albert Heijn says the ten cakes are individually wrapped.
- An individual wrapper lets you take one cake from the pack.
- According to Albert Heijn, the milk variety contains milk, egg, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other ingredients. Check the listed allergen traces, too.
Albert Heijn
The supermarket’s standard and wholemeal own-brand Dutch egg cakes have different ingredients lists and nutritional values to compare.
- For AH Eierkoeken volkoren, Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour and 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The wholemeal variety contains twelve portions. Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped on the pack you choose, and read the allergen information.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s standard Dutch egg cakes are an option if you’re looking for a pack of four.
- Jumbo lists four cakes in a 300 g pack.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 22,1 g of sugars per 75 g portion and names egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists a pack of twelve free-range egg cakes from this own brand.
- The listed pack contains twelve cakes, with a total weight of 360 g.
- Check the label on the pack you buy for nutritional values, allergens and storage instructions.
Lidl
Lidl lists a pack of twelve Dutch egg cakes if you’re planning snacks for several occasions.
- A pack of twelve helps you decide how many to stock up on.
- Check the pack you choose for portion size, nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is one Dutch egg cake enough for a post-workout meal?
Whether one Dutch egg cake works as part of your meal depends on what else you eat and when. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a regular meal after exercise. If you’re comparing a cake as a snack, check the nutritional values per portion you’ll eat.
Is an individually wrapped Dutch egg cake the same as one sold on its own?
No. ‘Individually wrapped’ describes how each cake is packaged, not how many you buy at a time. Albert Heijn lists ten individually wrapped cakes in a pack of Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek melk, so check the total number on the pack.
Which allergens should I check in Dutch egg cakes?
Read the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. The product information mentioned here lists ingredients such as egg, wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk and soya in various Dutch egg cakes. Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek melk also carries warnings about possible traces of allergens including nuts and sesame.
How should I store Dutch egg cakes once the pack is open?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you choose. Albert Heijn’s product information for its Dutch egg cakes recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place and resealing the pack carefully after use.