Who are the different varieties for?

Fans of soft, plain egg cakes

Looking for a classic egg cake to enjoy with your tea, with a clear idea of the portion size? Albert Heijn lists its plain egg cake as containing 94 kcal per 30 g cake.

Label checkers

If fibre, sugar and portion size influence your choice, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. The wholemeal egg cakes reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 3.5 and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g respectively. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends comparing products per 100 g.

Anyone who wants to take one cake with them

An individually sealed cake is handy if you don’t want to open a multipack each time. Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is individually wrapped, but Bolletje says this variety is only available as a promotional item.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which type of egg cake you’d like with your tea. Then check how it’s sold, the portion size and the nutritional information for that variety.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size and taking it with you Check how many cakes are in the pack and whether each one is individually wrapped. If I want to take one sealed cake with me, the packaging makes all the difference. Convenience is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g, and check the portion size too. I want to assess a wholemeal variety from its label without overlooking the sugar. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Soft, plain cake Check whether it’s a classic soft egg cake and how much one cake weighs. With my tea, I mainly want the familiar soft cake, not a crisp variety. This preference matters most to around 26% of consumers.
Crisp treat Check the added flavourings and compare sugar and saturated fat per 100 g. For a treat, I’d rather have cinnamon and a crisp texture than a plain egg cake. Around 20% of consumers put this preference first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means ‘low in sugar’

    The wholemeal egg cakes reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 31 and 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g respectively. So the variety name doesn’t tell you the whole story.

    Compare fibre, sugar and energy per 100 g before choosing a variety.

  • Confusing individually wrapped with sold individually

    Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is individually wrapped, but that doesn’t mean you can buy a single cake on its own. Bolletje also says the cinnamon variety is only available as a promotional item.

    If you want to buy exactly one cake, check both how it’s sold and whether it’s currently available.

  • Judging allergens from the product name alone

    As well as egg, the egg cakes reviewed contain ingredients such as milk, cereals containing gluten and soya. Ingredients can change.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

  • Comparing portion figures directly

    The Jumbo Eierkoeken 4 Stuks reviewed use a 75 g portion, while the wholemeal varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 30 g portion.

    Compare the figures per 100 g first, then check the weight of one cake in the pack you’ve chosen.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Own-brand range with plain and wholemeal egg cakes reviewed; Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for both.

  • The plain variety lists 94 kcal per cake; the wholemeal variety lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The varieties reviewed contain egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya. Check the current packaging, as product information can change.

Jumbo

Own-brand range including plain, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.

  • The wholemeal variety reviewed lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g and 90 kcal per 30 g portion.
  • The plain four-pack reviewed uses a 75 g portion. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g before assessing portion figures.

Bolletje

The Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel reviewed is a crisp, rectangular variety for anyone looking for something different from a soft, round egg cake.

  • According to the product information, the cinnamon variety is individually wrapped.
  • This variety has a milk coating and lists 50 g of sugar and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g. Bolletje says it’s only available as a promotional item.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy a single egg cake?

Check how the shop sells it: individual wrapping doesn’t automatically mean you can buy a cake on its own. Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is individually wrapped, but Bolletje says it’s only available as a promotional item.

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No, you can’t tell that from the name ‘wholemeal’. The wholemeal varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 31 and 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g respectively. Compare fibre and sugar on the same basis.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. The plain and wholemeal varieties reviewed list ingredients including egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya. The exact ingredients vary by product and can change.

How should I store a multipack after opening?

Follow the instructions on the pack. For the egg cakes reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place out of direct light and closing the pack properly after use. Bear this in mind if you only take one cake at a time.