Who is this choice relevant to?

Families who like to keep Dutch egg cakes at home

A pack of 10 to 12 can cover several snack occasions at home, and sometimes around a bike ride too. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI list packs of this size.

Cyclists who want to plan their carbohydrate intake

On a longer, intensive ride, the amount of carbohydrate a portion actually provides matters. Compare the weight of each cake with the nutritional information, without treating a Dutch egg cake as a complete plan for food and drink.

Cyclists who eat shortly before setting off

For them, portion size, timing and fibre can affect the choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fibre just before exercise.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the pack is mainly for the family cupboard or also for longer bike rides. Then compare the portion sizes and nutritional information for the variety you’re actually buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Carbohydrate per cake Compare carbohydrate per 100 g with the actual weight of each cake; for longer rides, plan your fluids too. On a longer, intensive ride, I want to know how much carbohydrate one cake provides so I can plan what I eat. Around 44% of consumers put carbohydrate planning first.
Family supplies Check the number of cakes, the total weight and the storage information once the pack is open. When several people are sharing the same supply, I want enough cakes for different snack occasions. For around 33% of consumers, pack size is the most important factor.
Portion and timing Check the portion size and the amount of fibre and fat; consider how soon before setting off you plan to eat. Just before setting off, I don’t want to eat a large portion, and I’d rather choose something I’ve tried before around a ride. Stomach comfort and timing come first for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing a small cake without checking its weight

    A crisp Dutch egg cake with a milk coating is smaller than a regular Dutch egg cake. So nutritional values per cake tell you something different from values per 100 g.

    Compare the weight of each cake and the nutritional information per 100 g before choosing an individually wrapped variety to take with you.

  • Forgetting about portion size before a ride

    A large portion can feel uncomfortable shortly before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises limiting foods high in fibre, fat or protein at that point.

    If you want to eat something shortly before setting off, choose a small portion and consider what you’ve already eaten around your cycling.

  • Seeing Dutch egg cakes as a complete plan for a long ride

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, both carbohydrates and enough fluids matter during prolonged, intensive exercise. A Dutch egg cake won’t automatically provide both.

    Choose what to take with you based on the duration and intensity of your ride, and plan your drinks as well as any snacks.

  • Skipping the allergen list

    The Dutch egg cakes mentioned here vary in their ingredients and allergens. If your family shares a supply, take extra care when not everyone can eat the same things.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal Dutch egg cakes in 360 g packs, with 12 portions of 30 g.

  • The regular AH variety lists 61 g of carbohydrate and 1.4 g of fibre per 100 g; the wholemeal variety lists 57 g of carbohydrate and 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Both varieties contain, among other things, egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya. Check the current pack for nutritional information and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Dutch egg cakes in packs of 10; the wholemeal variety weighs 300 g and comes in 30 g portions.

  • Jumbo Wholemeal Dutch Egg Cakes list 57 g of carbohydrate and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product information lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, oats, soya and wheat among the allergens. Ten cakes provide fewer individual portions than a pack of twelve.

Heerlijck Banket / ALDI

The free-range Dutch egg cakes from this ALDI own brand are listed in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and total weight make it easy to compare pack sizes with other Dutch egg cakes.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack before choosing this variety for around a ride or for several family members.

Bolletje

Bolletje Crisp Dutch Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are listed in a box of 10 individually wrapped small cakes, weighing 155 g in total.

  • The individual wrapping can be handy if you want to take one with you.
  • Because each cake is smaller and has a milk coating, this product isn’t directly comparable with a regular large Dutch egg cake. The product information lists, among other things, 12 g of fat and 42 g of sugars per 100 g.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take a Dutch egg cake on a bike ride?

A Dutch egg cake can be one of your snacks for the ride, but on its own it isn’t a complete plan for a longer, intensive ride. Also consider how much carbohydrate you’re taking with you and make sure you have fluids.

How much carbohydrate is in one regular AH Dutch egg cake?

A 30 g portion contains 18.3 g of carbohydrate, calculated from the 61 g per 100 g listed by Albert Heijn for AH Dutch Egg Cakes. Check the weight of each cake and the nutritional information on the pack you buy.

Is a wholemeal Dutch egg cake a good choice just before cycling?

It depends on the portion and when you eat it. The wholemeal varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo mentioned here list more fibre per 100 g than the regular AH variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fibre just before exercise.

Which allergens should I check in Dutch egg cakes?

Check the allergens on the specific pack: the AH varieties mentioned here contain, among other things, egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, while Jumbo also lists oats and barley in its wholemeal variety. Ingredients can vary or change between varieties.