Who are these options relevant to?

If you want to compare sugar content

You want an egg cake as a snack, but don’t choose based on the front of the pack. Compare the total sugars per 100 g and check the ingredients list to see which sources of sugar have been used.

If you’re looking for more fibre

You want to stick with egg cakes, so you compare their fibre content. Albert Heijn’s product information shows why you should also keep checking the sugars: the regular and wholemeal versions reviewed list the same amount of total sugars.

If you’re taking a portion with you

You’re looking for an egg cake to eat on the go and want to know what the nutritional information means for the cake you eat. Values per cake help you assess your portion, while values per 100 g make it easier to compare products.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most to you in a breakfast egg cake. Compare the values per 100 g for sugar and fibre, then use the portion information to assess how much you actually eat.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Less sugar Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for similar egg cakes; check the ingredients list too. If I mainly want less sugar, I don’t want to rely on a word like “wholemeal”. Around 36% of consumers prioritise comparing sugar content.
More fibre Check both fibre and sugars per 100 g, even when a variety is labelled wholemeal. If you’re looking for more fibre in an egg cake, you’ll want to weigh up the difference without assuming that sugar content is lower. This need is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Portion and convenience Check the weight and nutritional values per cake or portion alongside the values per 100 g. For my morning break, I want to know how much I’m taking with me and eating, even if the cakes are individually wrapped. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Allergens and ingredients Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging of the exact variety. If I need to avoid an ingredient, the product must first meet my requirements; only then will I compare sugars or fibre. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this check.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    According to Albert Heijn, both the regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken reviewed list 31 g of sugars per 100 g. The wholemeal version does list more fibre: 3.5 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g.

    If you’re choosing between these varieties, compare sugars and fibre separately per 100 g.

  • Looking only at the value per cake

    A value per cake describes a portion, but it doesn’t let you directly compare cakes of different weights. Jumbo lists 6.6 g of sugars per cake and 42 g per 100 g for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje.

    Use the value per 100 g to compare products and the value per cake to work out how much you’re eating.

  • Treating a word on the front of the pack as complete nutritional information

    A product name or claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fibre an egg cake contains.

    Check the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients list before comparing varieties.

  • Relying only on online information about allergens

    If you need to avoid an ingredient, it’s important to check the information for the exact variety.

    Check the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging just before eating. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or retailer.

Brands and varieties compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides nutritional information for regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken.

  • The wholemeal version lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g for the regular version.
  • Both versions reviewed list 31 g of sugars per 100 g, so the wholemeal version doesn’t offer a lower total sugar value in this comparison.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides nutritional information for the regular and wholemeal egg cakes reviewed.

  • Jumbo Eierkoeken 4 Stuks lists 29.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren lists 33.6 g of sugars and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Compare the exact variety rather than relying on the word “wholemeal”.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are a different variety from a regular soft egg cake.

  • The variety reviewed is individually wrapped, which may be useful if you’re taking one cake with you.
  • Jumbo lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety. Individual wrapping doesn’t mean it contains less sugar.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and the pack weight help you assess portion size.
  • If you’re choosing based on sugar or fibre, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No. According to Albert Heijn, both the regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken reviewed list 31 g of sugars per 100 g. The wholemeal version lists more fibre: 3.5 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g.

How do I compare egg cakes if I’m watching my sugar intake?

Compare the total sugars per 100 g in similar egg cakes, as the Voedingscentrum recommends when comparing labels. Then check the weight of the cake you actually eat and read the ingredients list.

Where can I check the allergens in egg cakes?

Check the allergen information for the exact variety on the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. If you need to avoid an ingredient, don’t rely solely on the product name or an older online description.