Don’t choose the egg cakes discussed here if you’re looking for a snack for your gym bag that can be shown to be low in sugar. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists 29.5 to 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard and wholemeal varieties discussed; Jumbo lists 42 g for a crisp Bolletje variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that a product must contain no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g to make the ‘low sugar’ claim. If you still want to take an egg cake with you, compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion, then consider packaging and fibre content separately, based on what matters to you.
You’re looking for a snack to eat on your way to or from the gym, and want to be able to check the nutritional information to see how much sugar an egg cake contains. A small or light egg cake isn’t necessarily low in sugar.
You want to pop an egg cake in your bag without needing cutlery, and know in advance how many you’re taking. Individually wrapped portions can be handy, but they don’t tell you anything about the sugar content per 100 g.
You want to compare fibre content within the egg cake category. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows why you should also compare the sugar content: in the varieties they list, wholemeal doesn’t automatically mean less sugar.
If less sugar is your top priority, start by checking ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Then look at the portion you’ll be taking with you, and compare fibre content if you want to choose between egg cakes.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then check the amount per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that ‘low sugar’ means no more than 5 g per 100 g. | If I want less sugar, I want to be able to see that in the nutritional information, rather than judging by how light the egg cake looks. A verifiably low sugar content is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Taking it with you and portion size | Check the weight per piece and whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped. | A defined portion that’s easy to pop in my gym bag matters more to me than the type of egg cake. Convenience for taking it with you and portion size come first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Fibre | Compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g on the packaging of the varieties you’re considering. | I want to be able to choose a wholemeal egg cake for its higher fibre content without assuming it contains less sugar. Around 20% of consumers prioritise fibre when choosing an egg cake. |
The size of a portion doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘low sugar’ means no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g; the standard and wholemeal egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo discussed here list 29.5 to 33.6 g per 100 g.
Compare the sugars per 100 g first, then use the portion information to see how much you’ll actually be taking with you.
Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both the standard and wholemeal egg cakes discussed here. The wholemeal variety does contain more fibre: 3.5 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g.
Compare fibre if that’s your priority, but check the sugar content separately on the label of the variety you choose.
According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped, but contain 42 g of sugars per 100 g. So the packaging tells you about convenience, not a lower sugar content.
Choose individual packaging if it’s practical for you, and assess the nutritional information separately.
Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is especially important if you need to check a specific sugar value or certain ingredients.
Before buying and eating your egg cakes, read the nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging.
Albert Heijn offers both standard and wholemeal egg cakes.
Jumbo stocks standard and wholemeal egg cakes.
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje discussed here are small egg cakes that, according to Jumbo’s product information, are individually wrapped.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12.
Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘low sugar’ claim can be used for products containing no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g. The standard and wholemeal egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo discussed here list 29.5 to 33.6 g per 100 g, so these figures are above the limit.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both the standard and wholemeal varieties discussed here; Jumbo lists 29.5 g for the standard variety and 33.6 g for the wholemeal one. So compare fibre and sugar separately on the packaging.
Follow the storage instructions for the egg cakes you’re taking with you. The product information discussed here from Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dark place. Also check the best-before date and reseal an opened pack as directed.
Always check the allergen information for the specific variety. For example, Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk for its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel. Ingredients and allergens can vary between products and, according to Albert Heijn, can also change.
