Who is this comparison for?

Party hosts comparing sugar content

You want to serve egg cakes, so you’re comparing ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g first. Having the lowest figure in this comparison doesn’t make a product low in sugar.

Shoppers looking at fibre

You’re considering wholemeal egg cakes for the party table and want to weigh up total sugars as well as fibre.

Hosts checking portions and allergens

You want to work out how many cakes to hand out in advance and check the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought before serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by comparing the nutritional information per 100 g, then check which cake size, pack and ingredients are best for handing out at your Halloween party.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Total sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the current pack; a smaller cake isn’t necessarily lower in sugars. I want to serve egg cakes, but the sugar content matters more to me than presentation. For around 36% of consumers, the lowest total sugar content comes first.
Wholemeal and fibre Check fibre and sugars side by side per 100 g, even when the pack says ‘wholemeal’. I like the idea of a wholemeal egg cake because of its fibre, as long as I can take its sugar content into account separately. Around 29% of consumers say fibre is their priority.
Portions and serving Check the number of cakes, the weight per cake and whether they’re individually wrapped. If I want to give each guest one cake, I need to plan the number of portions in advance; for around 21% of consumers, serving them practically is the main concern.
Flavour and presentation Consider a milk coating or sugar topping alongside the nutritional information, and check the allergen information before serving. I like the look of a crunchy cake with a milk coating on the treat table, but I want to know what I’m handing out. Flavour and presentation are a priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means ‘less sugar’

    According to Albert Heijn, both the standard and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g. The wholemeal version does contain more fibre: 3.5 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g.

    If you’re aiming to reduce sugar, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, separately from the fibre content.

  • Assuming a small cake is low in sugar

    The individually wrapped Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk weighs around 15.5 g per cake, while Albert Heijn’s product information lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Use the weight per cake to plan how many to hand out, and the figure per 100 g to compare products.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    A product name doesn’t tell you which ingredients or warnings are listed on the pack. The product information for Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk lists milk, egg, soya and cereals containing gluten, as well as possible traces of nuts, almonds, hazelnuts and sesame.

    Before handing them out, check the current ingredients and allergen information on every pack you’ve bought, especially if any guests have a food allergy.

  • Treating a product name as proof of a sugar claim

    ‘Less sugar’ and ‘low sugar’ aren’t the same as simply choosing the lowest sugar figure from a few egg cakes. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘low sugar’ means no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Check the exact claim and nutritional information on the current pack before describing a product as low in sugar.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides nutritional information for standard and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken.

  • Both varieties list 31 g of sugars per 100 g; the wholemeal variety lists 3.5 g of fibre, compared with 1.4 g in the standard version.
  • Here, more fibre doesn’t mean less total sugar. Check the information on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides nutritional information for comparing its standard and wholemeal egg cakes separately.

  • Jumbo Eierkoeken 4 Stuks lists 29.5 g of sugars and 1.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • According to Jumbo, the wholemeal version lists 3.9 g of fibre, but also 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crunchy, individually wrapped variety with a milk coating.

  • The pack contains ten cakes weighing around 15.5 g each, making it easy to work out how many portions you’ll have.
  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the allergen information before handing them out too.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a pack of twelve, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and pack weight help you plan your treats.
  • Compare sugars and allergens with other egg cakes using the information on the current pack.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes as a product category.

  • You can check the nutritional value and ingredients on the pack.
  • For ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of food products, Lidl refers customers to the packaging or its customer service team. Check the pack before comparing or serving.

Verkade

Verkade features biscuits and cookies in its product range.

  • For a specific product, you can compare the nutritional information on the same per-100-g basis.
  • Only use the label from an actual egg cake when comparing it with the egg cakes in this article.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the egg cakes compared here low in sugar?

No, not based on the sugar figures provided. The varieties discussed here list between 29.5 and 42 g of sugars per 100 g, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s limit for ‘low sugar’ is no more than 5 g per 100 g. Check the current label of any other products you’re considering.

Should I compare egg cakes per cake or per 100 g?

Compare nutritional values per 100 g first, so different cake sizes don’t skew the comparison; this is also the advice of the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Then check the weight per cake and the number of guests when planning how many to hand out.

Do wholemeal egg cakes contain less sugar?

Not necessarily. According to Albert Heijn, both standard and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken list 31 g of sugars per 100 g, while the wholemeal version lists more fibre. Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes; compare both figures if you’re considering sugar and fibre.

Which allergens should I check before handing out egg cakes?

Check the allergen information on every pack you’re actually handing out. The product information for Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk lists milk, egg, soya and cereals containing gluten, and warns that it may contain nuts, almonds, hazelnuts and sesame; check other products separately.

Can I rely on the supermarket website alone when choosing what to buy?

Use online nutritional information to shortlist products, but check the current label before serving. Albert Heijn says product information may change; for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of food products, Lidl refers customers to the packaging or its customer service team.