If you often top up your biscuit tin, a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g is a practical choice. Smaller or individually wrapped egg cakes may be a better fit for sharing or taking with you. When comparing wholemeal options, check the nutritional information per 100 g and always check the label for allergens.
For these shoppers, the number of cakes, the total weight and how quickly a pack gets eaten at home all matter. Product listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl show packs in a range of sizes and weights.
If fibre is important to you, you can compare the nutritional information for Albert Heijn and Jumbo wholemeal egg cakes. Sugar, portion size and allergens are also worth checking separately.
For a coffee break or a snack on the go, texture and individual wrapping may matter more than buying a large pack. Jumbo says that Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped.
First, decide how many cakes you want to store or share out. Then check that the size, texture and label information suit the way you plan to enjoy them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Stocking up | Compare the number of cakes and the total weight. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in 360 g; Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes in 300 g. | If I regularly top up the biscuit tin, I want enough cakes at home for several occasions. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having this kind of stock. |
| Texture and packaging | Check whether you want a crisp texture and individual wrapping; Jumbo lists these features for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating. | If I’m sharing them or taking them with me, I find it handy to be able to take out individual cakes. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this use. |
| Size of each cake | Compare the total weight with the number of cakes: Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes in 250 g and 10 regular egg cakes in 300 g. | If I want to share out smaller cakes, the number in the pack alone doesn’t tell me enough. Size is the first thing around 23% of consumers consider. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g, and check the allergens for your chosen variety on the packaging. | If ingredients or allergens influence my choice, I check the label before choosing a pack. Around 15% of consumers give this check priority. |
Ten Jumbo mini egg cakes weigh 250 g in total, while a pack of ten regular egg cakes contains 300 g. So the same number of cakes doesn’t mean the same total weight.
Check the number of cakes and the weight together, and choose a size that suits how you plan to share them.
The wholemeal varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat or gluten-containing cereals, egg, milk and soya. Their product information also shows different amounts of fibre and sugar per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety you’ve chosen, and check the allergens on the packaging.
According to Jumbo, the ten individually wrapped Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating weigh 155 g in total. That’s a different pack size from, for example, Albert Heijn’s 12 egg cakes in 360 g.
Choose individually wrapped cakes when sharing or taking them with you is important. If you often top up your biscuit tin, check the total weight too.
Recipes can change. That’s why Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, even if you’ve already looked at the product information online.
Before eating, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you actually bought.
These examples show a range of pack sizes and varieties. The details apply to the products mentioned, not to a brand’s entire range.
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes, each weighing 360 g and containing 12 portions.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes weighing 300 g, wholemeal egg cakes weighing 300 g and mini egg cakes weighing 250 g.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Jumbo describes Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating as a crisp variety with individually wrapped cakes.
Lidl lists a 360 g pack of Sondey egg cakes containing 12 cakes.
Look at both the number of cakes and the total weight, and consider how quickly you get through them at home. For example, Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in 360 g, while Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes in 300 g and 10 mini egg cakes in 250 g.
Don’t assume that the regular and wholemeal varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo are gluten-free: their product information lists wheat or gluten-containing cereals. If a variety is specifically labelled gluten-free, check the label on that exact pack and make sure to check the other allergens too.
Check the label on the pack you bought, even if you’ve already read the product information online. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed in the ingredients on the label; Albert Heijn points out that product information can change.
Follow the storage instructions on your chosen pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information says to store the cakes in a cool, dry place away from light. Albert Heijn also advises closing the packaging securely after use.
