For stocking up at home, a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g is a practical size. Comparing Albert Heijn’s regular and wholemeal egg cakes, the wholemeal version contains more fibre per 100 g, while both list the same amount of sugars. Think of an egg cake after exercise as a snack, not a substitute for the regular main meal recommended by the Voedingscentrum after exercise.
If several people dip into the same biscuit tin, it’s useful to compare both the number of cakes and the net weight. Albert Heijn, ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland each list a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
An egg cake can make a handy snack if you’re not eating straight after your workout. Also think about when your next meal is due: the Voedingscentrum recommends having a regular main meal after exercise.
When comparing regular and wholemeal egg cakes, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving. If you need to avoid an allergen, check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack.
Start by choosing a pack size that works for your household. Then compare the nutritional information and decide whether the egg cake will be a snack after exercise or part of a larger meal.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping a supply at home | Compare the number of cakes and the net weight; a pack of 12 weighing 360 g is a useful point of comparison. | If several people help themselves from the same supply after exercise, you’ll want to know how many cakes are in the pack. Around 31% of consumers put having a supply first. |
| When you eat after exercise | Work out when you’ll have a regular meal and whether the egg cake is just a snack. | If you’re not sitting down to eat straight after your workout, you’ll want to fit the snack in around your next meal. For around 31% of consumers, when they eat is the main consideration. |
| Nutritional information | Check the fibre and sugars per 100 g, as well as the serving size. Compare regular and wholemeal versions within the same product range. | I want to know exactly how the wholemeal version differs before choosing a pack. For around 23% of consumers, this comparison is their top priority. |
| Allergens and portions | Check the current ingredients, allergen information and pack contents; gluten-free does not automatically mean free from other allergens. | If I need to watch out for an allergen, I want to be able to identify the right version, even when the pack is smaller. Around 15% of consumers put this check first. |
Albert Heijn’s regular and wholemeal egg cakes both list 8,9 g of protein per 100 g. One cake is not the same as a regular main meal.
Think about when you’ll have breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Voedingscentrum recommends a regular main meal after exercise.
According to Albert Heijn, the wholemeal version contains 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1,4 g in the regular version. Both list 31 g of sugars per 100 g.
As well as fibre, check the sugars and nutritional information per serving on the current label.
Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk contains 10 individually wrapped cakes in a 155 g pack. That’s a different size from the packs mentioned above, which contain 12 cakes and weigh 360 g.
Choose individually wrapped cakes if you need to take them with you. For a supply at home, also compare the total weight and number of cakes.
An older product description is no substitute for the information on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on pre-packed foods.
Before buying, read the current ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warning about cross-contamination.
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes, both in packs of 12 weighing 360 g.
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Sondey is a Lidl brand. Lidl Nederland lists a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g, available in store only.
Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a smaller alternative, with 10 individually wrapped cakes and a total weight of 155 g.
No. Treat an egg cake as a snack, not as a complete main meal. The Voedingscentrum recommends having a regular main meal after exercise, so think about when you’ll have your next breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The wholemeal version lists 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1,4 g for the regular version. According to Albert Heijn, both packs contain 12 servings and weigh 360 g, and both list 31 g of sugars per 100 g.
At the very least, check the current label for any allergens that matter to you. The products mentioned may contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk or soya, among other ingredients; don’t assume that every version has the same ingredients.
No. For AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn also lists egg, milk and soya. As well as checking the gluten-free claim, read the full allergen information on the current pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it carefully after use. For its regular and wholemeal egg cakes, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a dark, dry place.
