Who are these options relevant to?

Shoppers comparing nutritional information

If you think of a ‘digestive’ mainly in terms of fibre, check the fibre and sugar content per 100 g and per portion. A light texture doesn’t tell you anything about this.

Shoppers looking for something to take with them

For a snack on the go or at work, the weight per piece and individual wrapping may influence your choice. Also compare what each portion contains.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

Ingredients and allergens can vary between egg cakes and oat biscuits. Check the current packaging before choosing a product that needs to meet your requirements.

What should you look for when choosing?

Plain egg cake

Choose this when: you want a soft egg cake and the weight per piece suits your snack break.

Keep in mind: check the fibre and sugar content on the label rather than judging by its light texture.

Wholegrain egg cake

Choose this when: you’re specifically looking for an egg cake labelled as wholegrain.

Keep in mind: ‘wholegrain’ doesn’t tell you how much fibre or sugar a portion contains.

Crisp egg cake

Choose this when: you prefer a crunchy biscuit; the Bolletje version listed by Albert Heijn is individually wrapped.

Keep in mind: a milk coating and a smaller portion make it worth comparing with a plain egg cake per 100 g.

Oat biscuit

Choose this when: you’re considering a different type of biscuit, too. Verkade describes its Oaties as gluten-free.

Keep in mind: an oat biscuit isn’t an egg cake. If you have specific dietary requirements, check the full ingredients and allergen information for the variant you choose.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fibre and nutritional value Compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g and per portion. If you’re mainly keeping an eye on fibre, you’ll want to know what a biscuit actually contains per portion. This comparison comes first for around 30% of shoppers.
Portion size and taking it with you Check the weight per piece and whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. When I’m out and about, I want to know in advance how much one biscuit weighs and whether it’s easy to take with me. This need takes priority for around 30% of shoppers.
Flavour and texture Choose between soft and crisp, and check for coatings or other additions. If I prefer a crunchy biscuit to a soft egg cake, texture is what guides my first choice. It’s the main deciding factor for around 20% of shoppers.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the specific variant must meet my requirements before flavour or portion size comes into play. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a light egg cake is high in fibre

    A light texture tells you nothing about the fibre content. For example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.2 g of fibre and 28.6 g of sugar for an extra-large 75 g egg cake; other products and portions may differ.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per biscuit, especially if fibre is a key consideration for you.

  • Looking only at the values per crisp egg cake

    Albert Heijn lists 65 kcal per piece for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje. Comparing a per-piece value with that of a larger, soft egg cake means you’re not comparing like for like.

    Use the per-portion value to assess your snack, and the per-100 g value to compare products with each other.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    Ingredients vary between variants. Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the allergens in its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

    Read the allergen information on the specific packaging, including any warnings about possible traces of other allergens.

  • Assuming gluten-free means a particular nutritional value

    Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free, but that alone tells you nothing about the sugar, fat or fibre content of the variant you choose. Oaties are oat biscuits, not egg cakes.

    First check that the specific packaging meets your dietary requirements, then compare the nutritional information.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers plain and Brabant-style egg cakes, which you can compare by portion size.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken at 30 g per piece and AH Brabantse eierkoeken at 55 g per piece.
  • Compare the nutritional information per portion: these two sizes aren’t directly like for like.

Bolletje

Crisp egg cakes are an option if you’re looking for a crunchy texture.

  • Albert Heijn states that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje is individually wrapped.
  • Check the nutritional and allergen information for each variant; Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk for the cinnamon variant.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both plain egg cakes and a product called Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren 300 g.

  • You can search specifically for a plain or wholegrain-labelled egg cake.
  • Check the packaging for the fibre, sugar, portion and allergen information for the variant you choose.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket for shoppers looking for a classic egg cake.

  • According to ALDI, the listed pack contains 12 pieces with a total weight of 360 g.
  • The word ‘free-range’ tells you nothing about fibre, sugar or allergens; check the label for those details.

Verkade

Oaties are oat biscuits for anyone considering an alternative beyond the egg cake category.

  • Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free.
  • An oat biscuit isn’t a direct substitute for an egg cake; check the nutritional and allergen information for the specific variant.

Oat biscuits as an alternative at Joybuy

These Verkade Oaties with milk chocolate are an oat biscuit option if you’re considering a different type of biscuit as well as egg cakes. Check the packaging against your preferences for portion size, nutritional information and allergens.

Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate 150 g

Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate 150 g

This oat biscuit with milk chocolate is a good option if you’re looking for an alternative to an egg cake; it isn’t an egg cake.

Pack weight: 150 g. If you want to compare portions, check the weight per biscuit and the nutritional information on the packaging.

Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free. If you need gluten-free products or have other dietary requirements, always check the claims, ingredients and allergens for this specific variant.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an egg cake automatically a high-fibre snack?

No, you can’t tell from the product name or texture. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.2 g of fibre and 28.6 g of sugar for an extra-large 75 g egg cake. For the one you’re planning to buy, check the values per 100 g and per portion.

How do I compare a plain egg cake with a crisp one?

Start by checking the weight per piece, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for AH Eierkoeken and 65 kcal per piece for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje. Those figures alone don’t give you a like-for-like comparison.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variant, even if you’ve bought an egg cake from the same brand before. Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk for its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel; other variants may differ. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.

Can I have an oat biscuit instead of an egg cake?

Yes, if you’re deliberately choosing a different type of biscuit, but don’t compare it as if it were in the same product category. Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free; if you have specific dietary requirements, check the claims and allergen information on the packaging of the variant you choose.