Choose egg cakes based on when you exercise, how much you want to eat and how many you’ll use. A small snack is different from a meal before a workout: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal around two to three hours before exercising. When comparing regular, wholemeal and crispy varieties, check the label on the pack you choose, especially if fibre or allergens are important to you.
You’re looking for something small to take with you when there’s no time for another meal. How soon your workout starts and what portion feels right for you matter more than just the name of the snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal around two to three hours before exercising.
You’re buying egg cakes for several snack breaks, housemates or lunchboxes. The number of cakes, total weight and storage instructions determine whether a pack suits your needs. Jumbo, ALDI Nederland and Lidl list packs of 4 and 12, among others; Jumbo also lists a 10-pack from Bolletje.
You want to check the nutrition information per portion or need to check the ingredients and allergens. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the current pack.
First decide when and how much you want to eat. Then compare the pack size and nutrition information for the specific egg cakes you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Timing and portion | Work out how long it is until your workout and what portion you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal around two to three hours beforehand. | If I’m hungry shortly before my workout, I’d rather have something small than a large meal. For around 33% of consumers, timing and portion would be the first things to consider. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of cakes and the total weight; check the storage instructions too. | I split the pack between lunchboxes or several snack breaks and don’t want to buy more than I’ll use. For around 27% of consumers, sharing the pack would come first. |
| Nutrition information | Compare carbohydrates, sugars, fibre and protein per portion you’ll actually eat. Use the same portion size when comparing regular and wholemeal varieties. | If I’m choosing between a regular and a wholemeal egg cake, I want to know what’s in my portion. Around 27% of consumers would consider nutrition information the main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack; don’t assume a product is suitable for your diet based on its name. | I need to know whether the ingredients fit my dietary requirements before pack size becomes a factor. For around 13% of consumers, this check would be the first priority. |
Having an egg cake as a snack doesn’t tell you whether your meals and drinks around your workout fit your schedule. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal around two to three hours before exercising.
Plan that meal separately, then decide whether an egg cake could work as a small extra based on the timing and portion.
A pack with more cakes won’t necessarily suit your needs better: the total weight and the number of snack breaks you have planned also matter.
Compare the number of cakes and the weight, and follow the storage instructions for the product you choose.
A larger pack could leave you with egg cakes you can’t use within the stated shelf life.
Ingredients and allergen information can change, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information. An earlier purchase or product photo is therefore no substitute for checking the current label.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
AH egg cakes are an option to look at when placing a supermarket order.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 4 and a 300 g wholemeal variety.
Jumbo lists Bolletje Crispy Egg Cakes with Milk Coating in a pack of 10, weighing 155 g.
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
A small egg cake can work as a snack if you’re still hungry, but timing and portion size matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal around two to three hours before exercising; consider anything you eat just before your workout separately.
Choose a pack that suits the number of times you plan to eat egg cakes, and compare both the number of cakes and the total weight. Jumbo lists a pack of 4, Jumbo lists a 10-pack Bolletje variety, and ALDI Nederland and Lidl list packs of 12. Follow the storage instructions for the pack you choose.
No. Your choice depends on factors such as portion size, timing and what you expect from the product. Compare the fibre and other nutrition information on the labels of the specific wholemeal and regular egg cakes; average product values from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre don’t describe every individual pack.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. When buying again, don’t rely solely on an old product photo or previous packaging.
Follow the storage and best-before information on the pack you buy. Jumbo says to store its regular and wholemeal egg cakes in a cool, dry and dark place; check the packaging of other products for their own instructions.
