If you regularly pack egg cakes for several family members, a pack of 12 weighing 360 g gives you more cakes than a standard pack of 10 weighing 300 g. Mini egg cakes are a better choice if you want to pack a smaller snack in each gym bag, but compare the weight per cake too. Choose a wholemeal option only if you prefer that recipe, and check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
If egg cakes go in gym bags regularly, you’ll want to know how many snacks you’ll get from a pack. Compare the number of cakes and the total weight, and check the storage instructions if you’re buying enough for several days.
With mini egg cakes, the number in the pack doesn’t tell you how big each snack is. The weight per cake helps you compare them with a standard egg cake.
If you’re looking for a wholemeal or crisp option, you’re choosing more than a different size or texture. Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on each product’s packaging.
For regular gym-bag snacks, first decide whether stocking up, a smaller portion or the ingredients matter most to your family. Then compare the packs that fit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to go round | Compare the number of cakes and the total weight. ALDI lists 12 cakes weighing 360 g for Heerlijck Banket; Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g for its standard egg cakes. | If several family members regularly take an egg cake with them, you won’t want to keep opening a new pack. Having enough in stock is the main concern for around 44% of consumers. |
| Smaller size | For mini egg cakes, compare the weight per cake, not just the number in the pack. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g; Albert Heijn lists 10 cakes weighing 100 g for Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek. | If you want to pack one smaller snack in each gym bag, finding the right size is key. Portion size comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, listed allergens and any ‘may contain’ warning on the current pack. Compare wholemeal options if that’s the recipe you’re looking for. | If you prefer wholemeal, or need to consider allergens, you’ll want to know exactly what’s in that particular variety. Ingredients are the first thing around 23% of consumers consider. |
According to Jumbo, its standard pack contains 10 cakes weighing 300 g; ALDI lists 12 cakes weighing 360 g for Heerlijck Banket. The larger pack is most practical if your family will eat those extra egg cakes within the pack’s recommended storage period.
Count how many egg cakes you usually pack, then compare both the number of cakes and the weight. Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.
A pack that doesn’t provide enough snacks means more frequent trips to the shops.
Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g, while Albert Heijn lists 10 cakes weighing 100 g for Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek. So the same number of cakes doesn’t necessarily mean the same weight per cake.
Compare the weight per cake and read the label before swapping one mini variety for another.
Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, in its Brosse Eierkoek. Information about possible traces varies between individual products and varieties.
Check the ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging every time you buy, especially if the snack is for someone with an allergy.
Lidl lists its pack of 12 egg cakes as an in-store product; ALDI also directs customers to its stores for Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken. A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the pack will be available when you visit.
Check in advance how the shop says you can buy the pack you want, and consider having an alternative in mind.
A special trip to the shop for one particular pack can waste extra time if it’s unavailable.
Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, and a wholemeal variety weighing 300 g.
ALDI lists a pack of 12 Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken weighing 360 g.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes, including a cinnamon variety. Compare each variety by its ingredients and texture, not just by the name ‘egg cake’.
Albert Heijn sells products including Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek, a pack of 10 weighing 100 g.
Lidl lists a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g.
No. Check the specific product against its current label. Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, in Brosse Eierkoek; Albert Heijn also says that Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Check the packaging of the product you actually buy too. Albert Heijn says that product information, including ingredients and allergens, may change. This is particularly important if your choice depends on a specific ingredient.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose and check the best-before date. Jumbo says to store its standard and wholemeal egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light.
