Who is this choice relevant to?

Hosting a coffee group

If you’re having several guests over, the number of portions helps you work out whether one pack will be enough. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for AH Eierkoeken; Jumbo lists 10 for its standard pack.

Comparing nutritional values

You want to serve egg cakes and are looking at fibre and sugars per 100 g, as well as the portion size per cake. The wholemeal label alone won’t tell you everything in the nutritional information.

Taking guests’ dietary requirements into account

You want to know in advance whether a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients or follows specific dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that additional dietary advice may be needed in cases of illness, dietary restrictions or reduced appetite, so check what matters for the guest in question.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many cakes you want to serve and what type you’re looking for. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If allergies are a concern, always check the label on the pack you buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of portions Check the number of cakes and the weight of each one. AH Eierkoeken lists 12 portions of 30 g; Jumbo’s standard version lists 10 portions of 30 g. If I’m serving the whole coffee group, I want enough equal portions without having to open an unnecessarily large pack. For around 31% of consumers, the number of portions would be the main consideration.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, then check the values per portion. If you want to weigh up fibre and sugars, look beyond the word wholemeal on the front of the pack. For around 31% of consumers, the nutritional information would carry the most weight.
Portion size and texture Check the weight of each cake, whether they’re individually wrapped, and whether the egg cake is soft or crisp. I want to be able to hand the cakes out in advance and choose a texture that suits the guests. For around 23% of consumers, portion size and texture would come first.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the current ingredient and allergen information, including any statement about possible traces. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the cake before serving it. For around 15% of consumers, this check would be decisive.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    A 300 g pack may contain 10 portions of 30 g, while a 360 g pack contains 12 portions of the same size. So the weight alone doesn’t tell you how many guests you can offer a cake to.

    Count the portions you need, then check the number of cakes on the pack.

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fibre and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. The word wholemeal doesn’t replace the nutrition table.

    Compare products per 100 g, then check the weight of each cake.

  • Skipping the label when serving

    The egg cakes examined contain allergens such as egg, milk and cereals containing gluten. Which ingredients a guest needs to avoid will vary from person to person.

    Ask about any relevant allergies in advance, read the packaging and keep it to hand while handing out the cakes.

  • Treating a crisp egg cake like a soft one

    Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped and weigh around 15,5 g each. Their crisp texture and milk coating make them different from a standard soft egg cake.

    Choose them if you’re specifically looking for that smaller portion and texture, and check their ingredients and nutritional information too.

Brands and product ranges compared

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Eierkoeken is a standard 360 g pack containing 12 portions of 30 g.

  • The stated number of portions makes it easy to plan for a larger coffee group.
  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat, egg, milk and soya; check the current pack if there’s a relevant allergy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 10 portions of 30 g per pack for both its standard and wholemeal egg cakes.

  • The wholemeal version lists 3,9 g of fibre per 100 g, so you can compare this with the figures on other product labels.
  • The same version lists 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g; don’t judge it by the wholemeal label alone—check the rest of the nutritional information too.

Bolletje

According to the product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje contains 10 individually wrapped crisp cakes weighing around 15,5 g each.

  • The individual wrapping makes it easy to portion out the cakes in advance.
  • The crisp cake with its milk coating differs from a standard soft egg cake; check the allergen information too.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for afternoon coffee?

Count how many guests would like an egg cake and choose a pack with at least that many portions. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g for AH Eierkoeken; Jumbo lists 10 portions of 30 g for its standard and wholemeal packs. Bear in mind that some guests may prefer something else.

Is a wholemeal egg cake automatically the right choice?

No. The wholemeal label alone doesn’t give you the full nutritional picture. Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fibre and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. Compare the values per 100 g, then check the portion size per cake.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the product you’re serving. The standard and wholemeal products examined list ingredients including cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya; if there’s a relevant allergy, also check for any statement about possible traces.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing the products examined in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn also says to close the packaging securely after use.