For a birthday, start by comparing the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g for similar egg cakes, then check how many grams you’ll be serving each guest. Jumbo lists 29.5 g of sugars per 100 g for its regular egg cakes and 32.3 g per 100 g for its mini egg cakes; because they’re smaller, however, each mini contains less sugar. This comparison doesn’t substantiate a ‘lower sugar’ claim: check the latest ingredients and allergen information before buying for your guests.
You’re looking for egg cakes for a birthday and want to compare products fairly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the nutritional information per 100 g for this, then checking the weight of each portion you’ll be handing out.
You want to decide in advance how much each child will get. A mini egg cake makes the portion per piece clear, but a smaller piece doesn’t automatically mean less sugar per 100 g.
You want to know in advance which allergies or dietary requirements you need to take into account. Ask your guests and read the latest label: the AH and Jumbo egg cakes listed contain ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten.
Start with the sugar value per 100 g when comparing similar egg cakes. Then decide on a portion for each guest and, before buying, check that the ingredients and allergens are suitable for everyone attending.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars per 100 g | For similar egg cakes, compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and read the ingredients list. | If I’m keeping an eye on sugar, I don’t want a smaller cake to skew the comparison. For around 42% of consumers, the sugar value per 100 g is the most important factor. |
| Portion per guest | Check the weight and sugars per piece, and count the pieces in the pack. | When handing them out, I want to know in advance how much each child will get. A manageable portion is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and suitability | Ask guests about any relevant dietary requirements, read the latest label and, if necessary, check the venue’s policy. | I don’t want to buy a treat that a guest can’t eat or that the venue doesn’t allow. Suitability is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken contain 8.1 g of sugars per 25 g piece, but 32.3 g per 100 g. Regular Jumbo Eierkoeken list 29.5 g per 100 g and 22.1 g per stated 75 g portion. So the difference per piece is also down to the size.
Compare products per 100 g first, then decide how many grams you want to serve each guest.
Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje contain 42 g per 100 g, even though each piece is smaller and individually wrapped.
Consider fibre, size and packaging separately from the sugar value.
The AH and Jumbo varieties listed contain combinations of egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. Which ingredients are relevant depends on the variety you choose and your guests.
Ask about allergies and dietary requirements in advance, and check the allergen information on the pack shortly before buying.
Egg cakes come in different pack sizes and piece sizes. This means that even if you choose a suitable portion, you might still end up buying more pieces than you want to hand out.
Count your guests first and decide how many pieces you want to give each person; then compare the pack sizes.
Albert Heijn offers several types of egg cakes, including regular and mini varieties.
Jumbo provides separate product information for regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are crisp egg cakes with a milk coating, individually wrapped.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
For similar egg cakes, compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. Then check the weight and sugars per piece: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, portion sizes chosen by manufacturers can make comparisons per portion misleading.
No, ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar value by itself. Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. Check both values separately if they’re relevant to your choice.
No, a lower value than that of another product you’ve looked at doesn’t, by itself, substantiate a nutrition claim. According to the European Commission, nutrition claims are only permitted when they meet the relevant conditions. Check any claim on the latest packaging rather than drawing one from this product comparison.
Ask in advance about allergies, dietary requirements and the venue’s policy on treats. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions for treats; for egg cakes, also check the allergens on the latest label.
