A pack of 10 or 12 soft egg cakes is handy if you want to portion them out at home for lunchboxes or several cyclists. Compare the number of cakes, the weight of each one and the nutritional information. For a long, intense ride, an egg cake is just one part of your food and drink plan. Choose between regular, wholemeal and individually wrapped options based on when you plan to eat, the ingredients and what suits you.
If you want to take an egg cake with you, check the carbohydrates per portion and think about when you plan to eat it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also highlights the importance of drinking enough during prolonged exercise; a multipack doesn’t replace your food and drink plan.
If you’re portioning out egg cakes in advance, the number of cakes and the weight of each one are more useful than the pack size alone. Albert Heijn, for example, lists 12 portions of 30 g, while Jumbo also offers a pack of 10 egg cakes.
Regular, wholemeal and crisp egg cakes are not the same snack. Compare the fibre, fat, ingredients and allergens in the exact product, especially if you plan to eat shortly before a ride.
Start with when you’ll eat and the type of ride you’re doing. Then choose a pack you can portion out or take with you, and finally check the nutritional information for that particular variety.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and ride planning | Compare the carbohydrates per egg cake and think about when you’ll be able to eat and drink during the ride. | On a long, intense ride, I want to know what one egg cake provides without forgetting to drink. This ride planning is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portioning and taking them with you | Check the number of cakes, the weight of each one and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I’m preparing egg cakes for a group or lunchboxes, I want them to be easy to portion out. This convenience matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and what suits you | Check the fibre and fat per 100 g and per portion, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. | Just before cycling, I want to choose a variety whose ingredients and texture suit me. Around 25% of consumers put this consideration first. |
According to Albert Heijn’s nutritional information, one 30 g regular egg cake contains around 18.3 g of carbohydrates. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses both carbohydrates and fluids during intense endurance exercise, so one egg cake won’t cover your needs.
Before packing your portions, consider the duration and intensity of your ride, your opportunities to drink and the nutritional value of each egg cake.
Ten mini egg cakes weighing 250 g in total are a different size from 12 cakes weighing 360 g in total. Jumbo and Albert Heijn’s product information shows that the number of cakes alone doesn’t tell you enough about portion size.
Compare the number of cakes, the total weight and the weight of each one, then choose what’s easiest to portion out or take with you.
Albert Heijn lists more fibre per 100 g in its wholemeal egg cakes than in its regular variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking into account that high-fibre foods may feel less comfortable just before exercise.
If you want to know how a variety suits you around a bike ride, try it during a regular training session first.
The Albert Heijn and Bolletje varieties described contain ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. Ingredients can vary or change between products.
If you have an allergy, read the current label on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes in 360 g packs, with 12 portions of 30 g.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, as well as a wholemeal variety.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12, with a total weight of 360 g.
Lidl Netherlands listed a pack of 12 egg cakes in a limited-time in-store range running from 5 to 11 October 2026.
According to Jumbo, Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped: 10 cakes with a total weight of 155 g.
Yes, if an egg cake fits into your food and drink plan for the ride. Albert Heijn lists around 18.3 g of carbohydrates in one 30 g regular egg cake. Decide which portions to take based on the ride’s duration, intensity and your opportunities to drink. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights both carbohydrates and enough fluids during intense endurance exercise.
Choose the variety that feels right for you at that time, rather than basing your choice on the word ‘wholemeal’ alone. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal variety and 1.4 g for its regular variety. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, high-fibre foods may feel less comfortable just before exercise, so try a variety during a regular training session first.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the pack properly after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn likewise advises keeping its egg cakes in a dry, dark place.
Read the allergen information on the label of the exact variety before eating it. The Albert Heijn and Bolletje egg cakes described contain several allergens, including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
