Who are the differences important to?

If you want to serve egg cakes easily

If you want to offer something to several guests without cutting biscuits, the number of items in a pack and whether they’re individually wrapped are practical things to consider.

If you’re comparing portions and nutritional values

A small wholemeal egg cake and a large classic egg cake have different portion weights. So compare the nutritional values per 100 g as well as the information per item.

If you need to consider your guests’ allergies

For the varieties reviewed, relevant allergens include egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve large, soft cakes, smaller portions or individually wrapped crisp biscuits. Then check the pack size, nutritional information and allergens for your chosen variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving and portion size Check the number of items, the weight per item and whether the cakes are individually wrapped. If I want to offer guests a cake quickly, it makes a difference whether I put out individual small cakes or one large cake per person. For around 33% of consumers, ease of sharing comes first.
Sugars and fibre Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, along with the weight of one cake. If you’re looking for a smaller portion or keeping an eye on sugars and fibre, you won’t want to compare a small cake directly with a large one. Around 25% of consumers prioritise comparing nutrition and portion sizes.
Allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings about possible traces. If any of your guests have an allergy, I need to know what the chosen variety contains before serving it. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is their main concern.
Pack size Count how many items you need and compare the number of cakes and total weight per pack. For a larger group, I want to be able to work out in advance how many cakes I can put on the table. Around 17% of consumers prioritise having enough items in a suitable pack.

Common comparison mistakes

  • Comparing nutritional values per item only

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, a Bolletje Crisp Egg Cake with milk coating weighs around 15.5 g per item. Jumbo lists a 75 g portion for its classic egg cake. This means the per-item values are based on different portion sizes.

    Compare the values per 100 g first, then check the weight of one cake from each variety.

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means sugar-free or gluten-free

    Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes, with ingredients including wheat, oats, barley and egg. The wholemeal label doesn’t change this.

    Use the wholemeal label as a reason to compare the ingredients and fibre, not as a substitute for checking sugar levels or allergen information.

  • Relying on an old product description

    The pack you buy determines what you serve your guests. This is particularly important if anyone has an allergy.

    When you buy the product, read the ingredients list and allergen information on that specific pack, even if you already know the brand.

Relevant brands and supermarket own-labels

Bolletje

The Crisp Egg Cake with milk coating is a small, crisp alternative to a large, soft egg cake.

  • Albert Heijn lists ten individually wrapped items weighing 155 g in total, or around 15.5 g each.
  • This isn’t a plain variety. The product information lists 42 g of sugars and 9.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g; check the allergen information on the pack too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both classic egg cakes and a wholemeal variety, with different portion weights.

  • According to Jumbo, the classic pack contains four 75 g portions, while the wholemeal pack contains ten 30 g portions. For the wholemeal variety, Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Wholemeal doesn’t mean allergen-free. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack for both varieties.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

The free-range egg cakes are worth considering if you’re looking for a pack with a clearly stated number of items for several guests.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists a pack of twelve items with a total weight of 360 g.
  • Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl / Sondey

The listed egg cakes come in a pack of twelve, making this a pack size to consider for a group.

  • Lidl lists twelve items with a total weight of 360 g.
  • Lidl states that the product is only available in store. Check availability there and read the label for details of the product’s ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an egg cake automatically a ‘digestive’ or a lighter choice?

No, the name says nothing about its nutritional value or any effect on digestion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists an average extra-large egg cake weighing 75 g as containing 230 kcal and 28.6 g of sugars, compared with 92 kcal and 10 g of sugars for an average 30 g wholemeal egg cake. As the portions weigh different amounts, you should also compare specific products per 100 g.

Which allergens should I check for a neighbourhood get-together?

Read the allergen information on each exact pack you plan to serve. The product information for the Bolletje and Jumbo varieties discussed lists egg and wheat; depending on the variety, milk, soya, oats or barley may also be relevant. Bolletje also warns that its crisp variety may contain traces of ingredients including almonds, hazelnuts and sesame.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal it properly after serving. The Jumbo products discussed say to store in a cool, dark place; for other varieties, check the instructions on the pack itself.

Which pack size is useful when you’re expecting several guests?

Choose a pack size based on how many cakes you want to put out and what portion suits your get-together. Jumbo lists four classic egg cakes weighing 75 g each, while ALDI Netherlands and Lidl each show a pack of twelve weighing 360 g. So the same number of items doesn’t necessarily mean the portions are the same size.