Take one Dutch egg cake from a multipack before your night shift if you want to keep your portion in check; if you’re choosing a wholemeal variety, compare the fibre and sugar content per cake too. An individually wrapped, crisp Dutch egg cake is handy if you don’t want to open a pack during your shift, but individual wrapping doesn’t mean the cakes are sold separately. Check the current packaging, allergen information and retailer details before you buy.
You want to choose enough for one snack break during your night shift, without taking the whole pack with you. Check the weight and nutritional information per cake: Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for its regular Dutch egg cakes, while portions may differ for other products.
You’re looking at the fibre content, but also want to compare the sugar content and portion size. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 3,5 g and 3,9 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal Dutch egg cakes, alongside 31 g and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g.
You want to open just one pack during your shift, rather than put an opened pack back in your bag. Jumbo described Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped, but sold the variety in a pack of ten and no longer listed it in its online range.
First decide what matters most for your snack break: portion size, nutritional information or individual wrapping. Then check the details for the specific variety you’re planning to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the weight per cake and the energy and sugar content per cake or stated portion; values per 100 g don’t automatically tell you what you’ll have in one snack break. | If I want to eat one cake during my shift, I want to know in advance how much that is. For around 40% of consumers, portion control comes first. |
| Fibre and sugars | For wholemeal varieties, compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g as well as the size of each cake. | If you choose wholemeal, you’ll want to weigh up the fibre and sugar content of the portion you’ll actually take with you; around 30% of consumers put fibre first. |
| Individual wrapping | Check whether each cake is wrapped separately and whether the product is sold individually or as a multipack. | During a busy shift, I want to be able to take one sealed cake without having to keep an open pack. That’s why around 30% of consumers prioritise individual wrapping. |
Portion weights vary between products. Jumbo lists 221 kcal and 22,1 g of sugars per 75 g portion for its regular Dutch egg cakes; Albert Heijn lists 94 kcal per cake for its regular variety, with a portion size of 30 g. These figures aren’t directly comparable unless the portions weigh the same.
Think about how many cakes you want to take with you, then check the nutritional information for that amount.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 31 g and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal Dutch egg cakes. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in the portion you’ve chosen.
Check the fibre, sugar and portion size together on the label.
Jumbo described Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped, but sold it in a pack of ten. Jumbo also no longer listed this variety in its online range.
If you only want to buy one cake, check the pack size and the retailer’s latest product information.
Ingredients can vary by brand and variety. Bolletje lists egg, milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients of its Brosse Eierkoek. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Read the allergen information on the pack of the variety you’re buying, especially if you’re choosing a different flavour or the packaging has changed.
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal Dutch egg cakes in 360 g packs. This makes it easy to compare the labels for both varieties.
Jumbo lists regular and wholemeal Dutch egg cakes, among other varieties, so you can compare portion sizes and nutritional information.
Bolletje makes a Brosse Eierkoek for anyone specifically looking for a crisp, individually wrapped cake.
ALDI lists free-range egg cakes under its own-brand name Heerlijck Banket in a pack of twelve.
Lidl has listed Dutch egg cakes on a product page as another option to look for in store.
Don’t assume you can: Jumbo described Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped, but sold it in a pack of ten. The variety was also no longer listed in Jumbo’s online range. Check the current pack size with the retailer where you plan to shop.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 31 g and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal Dutch egg cakes, alongside 3,5 g and 3,9 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the weight of each cake too, so you can work out what the figures mean for your portion.
Read the allergen information for the specific variety you’re buying; don’t rely on the product name alone. Bolletje lists egg, milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients of its Brosse Eierkoek, but ingredients vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Follow the storage advice on the pack of your Dutch egg cakes. For the products in question, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also says to reseal the pack securely after use.
