Who is this choice relevant to?

Sportspeople looking for a snack to take with them

You’re looking for a sweet snack to pop in your gym bag, and the number of cakes and pack size matter most. For example, Jumbo offers egg cakes in various pack sizes.

Shoppers comparing labels

You want to compare the portion size and nutritional value of different egg cakes. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, nutritional values can vary by brand; you can use a Nutri-Score, if available, to compare similar products.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

If you need a gluten-free option or have to check for specific allergens, the information on a product page isn’t enough. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, think about why you’re taking the egg cake with you: a single snack for the journey calls for a different pack size from a supply for several occasions. Then check the label for the features that matter to you.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Pack size Check how many cakes are in the pack and whether you can easily take one with you. If you want to take one snack with you, you may not want to carry a whole pack; portability is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Nutritional value Compare similar egg cakes per 100 g and per portion using the nutritional information. You want to know what one egg cake adds to your eating occasion, rather than judge it by the product name; this comparison comes first for around 29% of consumers.
Allergens and gluten-free options Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack; if you need a gluten-free option, check that it’s labelled as such on the same pack. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to check the specific variety; this essential check is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Flavour and texture Choose between soft and crisp, and check the finish and ingredients of the variety. When choosing a sweet snack for your bag, it matters whether you prefer a soft or crisp egg cake; this preference is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking an egg cake can replace food and drink around your workout

    A single sweet snack isn’t a substitute for a meal or a drink. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides separate advice on eating and drinking around exercise.

    Decide whether you want to take a snack with you or need to plan a meal, and remember to think about drinks too.

  • Relying only on an online product name

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. That’s why it’s important to check the current pack if an ingredient or a gluten-free label is key to your choice.

    Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and best-before date on the packaging.

  • Treating crisp and soft egg cakes as the same variety

    Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp variety with a milk coating and cinnamon. This finish matters when choosing a flavour and checking the ingredients.

    Choose your preferred texture, then check the finish and allergens on the label.

  • Assuming a larger pack is always more convenient

    Jumbo offers different quantities and sizes, while ALDI lists a 12-piece pack of Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken. A pack for several eating occasions isn’t the same as taking one egg cake to a training session.

    Choose the number of cakes based on how often you want to take them with you, and check the best-before date.

Brands to compare

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp egg cake with a milk coating and cinnamon.

  • A specific variety to consider if you’re looking for a crisp texture and cinnamon flavour.
  • The coating makes it important to check the ingredients and relevant allergens on the pack.

AH

Alongside regular egg cakes, Albert Heijn offers products labelled wholegrain or gluten-free.

  • The product labels can help you find a variety to compare more closely.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the current pack, as product information can change; don’t infer nutritional values from the name alone.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers regular egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a variety labelled wholegrain, in a range of pack sizes.

  • You can choose the number of cakes and pack size to suit what you want to take with you.
  • Pack size or product labelling alone tells you nothing about nutritional value; compare the labels for that.

Heerlijck Banket

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

  • A pack size to consider if you want to buy egg cakes for several occasions.
  • When buying, check the current product information and whether this quantity suits how you’ll use them.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use an egg cake as a meal before or after every workout?

No, an egg cake isn’t a substitute for a meal or a drink. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends planning what you eat and drink around exercise; choose an egg cake as a snack on its own when it suits your eating occasion.

Do I need a special high-protein snack after strength training?

Not necessarily: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. If you want to know how much protein an egg cake contains, check the nutritional information for that specific variety.

How do I check allergens in packaged egg cakes?

Read the allergen information and ingredients list on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly and accurately listed on the label; older product information may differ from what’s on the packaging.

Do wholegrain or gluten-free labels tell me everything about the nutritional value?

No, these labels don’t describe the full nutritional value of an egg cake. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, nutritional values can vary by brand, so compare similar products using the current label, per 100 g and per portion.