Choose a wholemeal egg cake if you’re mainly comparing fibre content within this product category, but check the sugars per 100 g and per serving too: wholemeal doesn’t automatically mean low in sugar. For your Easter table, a larger, soft egg cake could be a good fit, while a small, crisp, individually wrapped option may be better for individual treats. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety.
Want to see how a wholemeal egg cake compares with a classic version? Compare the fibre and sugar content on the same basis, per 100 g, and check the serving size too. The word ‘digestive’ alone is no proof of an effect on digestion.
If you’re planning to serve or share egg cakes, the number of cakes, the weight of each one and the soft texture you’re looking for are useful things to consider.
A small, crisp egg cake in an individual wrapper is handy for a quick treat. If you’re considering a variety with a milk coating, check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging too.
| What to consider | What to look for | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and sugars | Compare both figures per 100 g, then check the serving size. See whether wholemeal flour is listed in the ingredients. | If you’re looking at a wholemeal option because you searched for ‘digestive’, you’ll want to see what else the cake contains besides fibre. For around 36% of consumers, this nutritional comparison comes first. |
| Size for sharing | Check the number of cakes and the weight of each one before choosing a pack for your Easter table. | For an Easter brunch, you’ll want to know how many egg cakes you can serve without ending up with small, individually wrapped ones. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this serving size. |
| Individual portions and allergens | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and, if you have an allergy, read the current allergen information. | If you want to take cakes with you or hand them out, individual wrapping matters. If you have an allergy, you’ll also need to know what’s in that particular variety. For around 21% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Availability and quantity | Check shortly before you shop that your preferred variety is available and that the pack size is right for you. | If you’re looking for a particular wholemeal variety or a pack with several cakes, don’t rely on an old product listing. Current availability is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for the wholemeal egg cakes reviewed. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal variety reviewed lists 3.5 g of fibre and 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Fibre content alone therefore doesn’t tell you how much sugar a cake contains.
Check the fibre and sugar figures side by side in the nutritional information, and look at the serving size too. Don’t assume a product name means the cake has an effect on digestion.
A small serving and the nutritional values per 100 g answer different questions. For Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje, Jumbo lists approximately 15.5 g per cake, as well as 42 g of sugars and 9.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Use the per-cake figures to choose your serving size and the per-100 g figures to compare packs containing different-sized cakes.
The egg cakes reviewed include ingredients such as egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
If you have an allergy, read the label on the pack you’re buying. If you’re unsure about the ingredients, contact the manufacturer.
A product page can remain online even when the variety it describes is no longer part of the online range. This was the case with the Albert Heijn wholemeal variety reviewed at the time of research.
Check availability when you do your Easter shopping, and decide in advance what type of product would work as an alternative.
Jumbo’s own-label range includes classic, mini and wholemeal egg cakes. The wholemeal variety gives you a useful starting point for comparing fibre content.
Classic AH egg cakes are worth considering if you’re looking for soft cakes in a multipack; the wholemeal variety offers different nutritional values to compare.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are small, individually wrapped cakes, making them a different choice from a classic soft egg cake.
This ALDI own-label brand sells Scharreleierkoeken in a pack that could be a good choice if you want to serve several cakes.
No. The search term alone is no proof of an effect on digestion. To compare egg cakes, look at the ingredients and the listed fibre and sugar content, without assuming they have a health benefit.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the egg cakes you’re buying. The varieties reviewed include ingredients such as egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; this doesn’t mean every variety contains the same ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Use both figures for different purposes: the per-cake information helps you choose a serving, while the per-100 g figures make it easier to compare cakes of different sizes. Check that the stated serving size matches the cake you plan to serve.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. The Jumbo wholemeal variety and AH varieties reviewed recommend storing them in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn also advises resealing the packaging securely after use for the varieties reviewed.
No. Nutri-Score doesn’t replace the ingredients list, allergen information or nutrition table. Albert Heijn describes the score as a tool for comparing products within the same category; you should also check the details for the specific egg cake and serving size.
