Who is this relevant to?

Anyone keeping an eye on sugar while enjoying drinks and snacks

You want a small portion of egg cake as a sweet addition, so you compare the amount of sugars per 100 g rather than relying on the wording on the pack.

Anyone looking for a wholemeal egg cake

You check the wholemeal ingredients and fibre content, while assessing the amount of sugars as a separate criterion.

Anyone looking for a gluten-free egg cake

You need a specific gluten-free product and also check the pack for other allergens and possible traces.

What should you look for when choosing?

When comparing egg cakes as a sweet addition to savoury party snacks, start with what matters most to you: less sugar, a wholemeal option or gluten-free suitability. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g; you can then look separately at the amount per portion.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it for?
Amount of sugars Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g across egg cakes, then check the weight of the portion you plan to eat. If I want a sweet cake to enjoy with drinks and snacks, I want to know which egg cake contains less sugar per 100 g. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the ingredients, and the fibre and sugars per 100 g; assess each figure separately. What matters most to me is that the egg cake is a wholemeal option, without assuming that it contains less sugar. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this.
Gluten-free and allergens Check the gluten-free label, allergens and ‘may contain’ information on the current pack. I’m primarily looking for a gluten-free egg cake and need to know whether the other allergens are suitable for me. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, both AH wholemeal egg cakes and regular AH egg cakes contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes.

    Treat wholemeal as a separate criterion and always compare the nutrition information per 100 g when checking sugars.

  • Looking only at the front of the pack

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean that a product is sugar-free.

    Also check ‘of which sugars’ in the nutrition table, the ingredients list and the portion size.

  • Using gluten-free as a way to judge sugar content

    Jumbo’s product page lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g for Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes. So a gluten-free label doesn’t tell you how much sugar the egg cake contains.

    Choose a gluten-free option if you need one, then assess the sugar content separately.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    According to the product information at Jumbo, Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes contain egg, milk and soya, and may also contain nuts and sesame, among other things.

    When buying, check the allergen information and any warning about possible traces on the current pack.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes let you compare two options from the same own-brand range.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the wholemeal option contains 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both the regular and wholemeal options, so choosing wholemeal doesn’t give you a lower sugar figure here.

Jumbo

Jumbo wholemeal egg cakes are a wholemeal option to assess for fibre and sugars per 100 g.

  • Jumbo’s product page lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The same product page lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g and names cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya as allergens.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo labels this brand’s egg cakes as gluten-free; assess the sugar content and other allergens separately.

  • The gluten-free label is relevant if you’re specifically looking for a gluten-free egg cake.
  • Jumbo lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g. According to the product page, the product contains egg, milk and soya, and may also contain nuts and sesame, among other things.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both AH wholemeal egg cakes and regular AH egg cakes. Check the sugar content of each wholemeal option separately from its fibre content.

How do I compare egg cakes in different sizes?

First compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g for similar egg cakes. Then check the weight of the cake or portion you want to have; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, figures per portion can make comparisons between packs confusing.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. You can find the total amount under ‘of which sugars’ in the nutrition table.

Is a gluten-free egg cake also free from other allergens?

Not necessarily. According to Jumbo, Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes contain egg, milk and soya, and may also contain nuts and sesame, among other things. If you have a relevant allergy, always check the information on the current pack.