Who will find this comparison useful?

Label-checkers keeping an eye on sugar

You want to serve egg cakes at a garden party, so you compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion rather than relying on the front of the packaging.

Hosts who need to check allergens

If your guests have allergies or intolerances, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety you plan to serve before buying.

Hosts planning portions

You’re looking for a pack with a number of pieces and portion size that suit your guests, without losing sight of the sugar content.

What should you look for when buying?

Start by comparing the nutritional information per 100 g. Then check the portion size, allergens and packaging to make sure they suit your garden party.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Sugar content Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then check the amount per portion. Check any ‘reduced sugars’ claim separately. If I want to make an informed choice about sugar for the buffet, I need to compare products on the same basis. Around 36% of consumers prioritise sugar content.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, including any ‘may contain’ statements. For guests with an allergy or intolerance, I don’t want to rely on the brand name or information about another flavour. Around 29% of consumers consider this check the most important.
Portions and packaging Check the number of pieces, the weight per piece and the storage advice on the packaging. I want to know in advance how many egg cakes I can hand out and what one piece counts as for a portion. Around 21% of consumers prioritise portion planning.
Flavour and texture Check whether the variety has a milk coating or topping, and compare the sugars per 100 g even then. If I mainly want to serve a crisp treat, I could consider a variety with a milk coating without assuming it’s low in sugar. Around 14% of consumers give flavour and texture top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ or ‘light and airy’ means less sugar

    Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its Volkoren Eierkoeken. The word ‘wholemeal’ alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar an egg cake contains.

    First compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Then use the figure per piece to decide what to serve.

  • Confusing a comparison between products with a ‘reduced sugars’ claim

    If one egg cake in your comparison contains less sugar per 100 g than another, that doesn’t mean it carries the regulated ‘reduced sugars’ claim.

    Describe the difference between the products as it is, and check the packaging for an explicit claim before repeating it.

  • Leaving a milk coating out of the comparison

    Jumbo’s product listing for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje gives 42 g of sugars per 100 g. According to the listing, this variety contains milk, egg, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.

    Compare the nutritional information for the coated variety itself, and keep the packaging available so guests can check the allergens.

Brands and varieties compared

Albert Heijn

AH Eierkoeken are a classic variety to compare with other egg cakes when checking sugar and portion size for a garden party.

  • Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g and a 30 g portion for AH Eierkoeken.
  • This figure doesn’t automatically make the variety low in sugar; the ingredients include egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other things.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists classic, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, among other varieties. Compare the nutritional information for each variety rather than treating them as interchangeable.

  • According to Jumbo, its Volkoren Eierkoeken contain 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g; the listed portion is 30 g.
  • The same variety contains 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. So ‘wholemeal’ is no substitute for checking the sugar content.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are a different kind of treat from a classic egg cake, with smaller pieces in individual packaging.

  • Jumbo’s product listing gives 6.6 g of sugars per biscuit, weighing approximately 15.5 g.
  • The same listing gives 42 g of sugars per 100 g. So a smaller piece doesn’t automatically mean a lower sugar content per 100 g.

Heerlijck Banket

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

  • The number of pieces and pack size can help you plan portions for a garden party.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before comparing this variety with other egg cakes or choosing it for guests with an allergy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare egg cakes in packs of different sizes?

First compare the sugars per 100 g, then check the amount per piece or portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the same 100 g basis when comparing products; the portion value can then help you plan what to serve.

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No. ‘Wholemeal’ alone doesn’t mean a lower sugar content. Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its Volkoren Eierkoeken; compare this figure with the nutritional information for the other variety you’re considering.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes for guests?

Check the allergens on the packaging for the exact variety, as the ingredients can differ. Jumbo lists barley, egg, milk, oats, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, for its Volkoren Eierkoeken. Jumbo’s product listing for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje names egg, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, and warns of possible traces of nuts and sesame.

How should I store egg cakes until the garden party?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the variety you buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing the egg cakes mentioned above in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also recommends sealing the packaging carefully after use.