Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone comparing sugar for a festival treat

You want to take Dutch egg cakes along or hand them out, so you’re comparing the sugar content per 100 g and per portion rather than relying only on the wording on the pack or the kilocalories per cake.

Organisers buying for a group

You need to be able to check the allergens in your chosen Dutch egg cakes before buying, so that everyone can refer to the information on the packaging.

Festival-goers who want to hand out Dutch egg cakes

You’re looking for portions that are easy to carry and hand out. You’ll need to weigh up the convenience of individual wrapping against the sugar content of the specific variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by comparing sugars per 100 g to assess products on the same basis. Then consider the portion you plan to hand out and any features that matter to your group.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Comparing sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the current labels, then check the amount per portion. I want to hand out Dutch egg cakes without mistaking a smaller portion for a lower sugar content per 100 g. For around 46% of consumers, comparing sugar content comes first.
Wholemeal and fibre Check both fibre and sugars per 100 g; the word ‘wholemeal’ is no substitute for the nutrition table. If I’m considering wholemeal Dutch egg cakes, I want to know which product feature matters more to me. For around 27% of consumers, fibre and wholemeal options are the top priority.
Handing them out and allergens Check the packaging, allergen information and storage advice for your chosen variety. When buying for a group, I want to be able to divide the Dutch egg cakes easily and give everyone the right allergen information. For around 27% of consumers, these practical requirements come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming kilocalories per cake mean it’s low in sugar

    According to Jumbo’s product page, one Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje contains 58 kcal and 6.6 g of sugars. That’s 42 g of sugars per 100 g: these figures answer different questions.

    Compare sugars per 100 g first, then check how much sugar is in the portion you plan to hand out or eat.

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    According to Jumbo, the wholemeal Dutch egg cake contains 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. The regular Jumbo Eierkoeken contain 1.9 g of fibre and 29.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Don’t choose based on the name alone: compare fibre and sugars separately on the labels of the varieties you’re considering.

  • Focusing only on individual wrapping when buying for a group

    According to Jumbo’s product page, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are individually wrapped, but contain ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat. Convenient packaging doesn’t remove the need to check allergens.

    Check the allergens on the exact product packaging and make sure everyone can see the information before eating.

  • Taking an opened pack without sealing it properly

    If Dutch egg cakes aren’t kept properly sealed after opening, their quality may deteriorate during transport and storage.

    Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal an opened pack securely.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are one option if you want individually wrapped portions to take along.

  • According to Jumbo’s product page, these Dutch egg cakes are individually wrapped.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains 42 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re buying for a group, also check the allergens on the packaging.

Jumbo

The regular and wholemeal Jumbo Eierkoeken show why sugar and fibre are separate criteria when choosing.

  • Jumbo lists 29.5 g of sugars and 1.9 g of fibre per 100 g for the regular variety, and 33.6 g of sugars and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal variety.
  • Of these two varieties, the wholemeal one doesn’t have the lower sugar content. Check the current label for allergens on both.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken as separate products.

  • You can compare the two varieties directly when choosing Dutch egg cakes in this shop.
  • If sugar content is a priority, compare the nutrition information on the current packaging; don’t assume the value from the word ‘wholemeal’.

Lidl

Lidl lists Dutch egg cakes in a pack of 12.

  • The stated number of cakes helps you plan portions for a group.
  • Check the nutrition information and allergens on the packaging before comparing or handing out this variety.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12.

  • The pack size of 12 makes it clear how many Dutch egg cakes you can hand out.
  • Check the sugars per 100 g and the allergens on the specific packaging before choosing these Dutch egg cakes.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a wholemeal Dutch egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren contain 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 29.5 g in regular Jumbo Eierkoeken. Compare the nutrition information on the specific packs you want to buy.

Is ‘less sugar’ on the packaging enough to help me choose?

No. That claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in your portion or how the product compares with every other Dutch egg cake. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority treats statements about nutritional properties as nutrition claims. Also compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and per portion on the label.

Which allergens should I check when buying Dutch egg cakes for a group?

Check the allergens on the exact packaging, including egg, wheat, milk and soya if they’re relevant to your group. These appear in the product examples mentioned, but ingredients vary between varieties. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared need to be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

How should I take Dutch egg cakes to a festival?

Keep the packaging intact during transport and seal any opened pack securely. Follow the storage advice and use-by date on the packaging for your chosen Dutch egg cakes.