Who are these options for?

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre

You’re looking for a King’s Day egg cake made with wholemeal flour or with a higher stated fibre content, without assuming this will have an effect on digestion.

If you want to share a classic treat

You’re after a soft, light egg cake to enjoy with a coffee or serve as a simple treat. Texture, size and the number in the pack matter more to you than fibre content.

If you want small portions to take with you

You’re looking for individually wrapped cakes to eat on the go or share. You compare the portion size of each cake with the nutritional information per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether fibre, the familiar soft texture or the convenience of small portions matters most for your King’s Day plans. Then check the nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you want to buy.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Fibre and ingredients Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, and check whether wholemeal wheat flour is listed in the ingredients. If fibre is my main priority, I want to compare classic and wholemeal egg cakes on the same basis, without assuming an effect on digestion. Around 40% of consumers prioritise fibre and ingredients.
Texture and serving occasion Choose between a classic soft egg cake and a crisp variety; check the number of cakes in the pack too. For a treat with coffee, I mainly want to share the soft egg cake my guests expect. This familiar style of treat is the priority for around 30% of consumers.
Portions and taking them with you Compare the weight of each cake and check whether they’re individually wrapped. If I’m taking cakes with me or sharing them on the go, small, conveniently wrapped portions come first. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this portioning convenience.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘digestive’ means a proven effect

    Differences in ingredients or fibre content between egg cakes don’t prove an effect on digestion.

    At most, use the term to compare varieties by their ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the ingredients and nutritional values, rather than just the front of the pack.

  • Looking only at the value per cake

    Albert Heijn lists Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk as containing 65 kcal per cake, but also 42 g of sugars per 100 g. Portion size and ingredients answer different questions.

    Check the information per cake when planning portions, and per 100 g when comparing products.

  • Assuming wholemeal means low in sugar

    Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes reviewed here; Albert Heijn lists 31 g per 100 g for its wholemeal variety.

    Compare fibre and sugars separately, and check the ingredients and allergens too.

  • Judging ingredients by pack size

    The number of egg cakes in a pack tells you nothing about the fibre, sugars or allergens in that variety.

    For ALDI and Lidl egg cakes, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack before comparing them on these points.

Brands and supermarket own-label options to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells both classic and wholemeal egg cakes, among other varieties.

  • The classic AH Eierkoeken list 94 kcal per cake and 1.4 g of fibre per 100 g; the wholemeal variety lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells classic and wholemeal egg cakes.

  • For the wholemeal variety reviewed here, Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The same variety lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. For the classic variety reviewed here, Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crisp variety with a milk coating.

  • Albert Heijn says this variety is individually wrapped and contains 65 kcal per cake.
  • For the same milk variety, Albert Heijn lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g. So don’t compare the value per cake without checking the information per 100 g too.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The stated number of cakes helps you plan how many treats to serve.
  • Use the nutritional information and allergen declaration on the pack to compare the ingredients.

Lidl

Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and pack weight are useful when planning portions.
  • For fibre, sugars and allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.

Verkade

Verkade offers alternatives such as Maria and Oaties biscuits, but these are different products from egg cakes.

  • A different type of biscuit may be a good option if you’re not specifically looking for the texture of an egg cake.
  • Don’t compare a Verkade biscuit as an egg cake variety if that light texture is the reason you’re buying one.

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Frequently asked questions

Do wholemeal egg cakes have a proven effect on digestion?

A higher stated fibre content doesn’t prove an effect on digestion. If these are important factors for you, compare wholemeal and classic egg cakes by their fibre and sugars per 100 g.

How can I check the allergens in egg cakes?

Read the ingredients and allergen declaration on the specific pack. For the classic egg cakes reviewed here, Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other allergens. Don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.

How should I store egg cakes until King’s Day?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed here should be stored in a cool, dry place; the Bolletje milk variety should be protected from heat.

What should I look for in Lidl or ALDI egg cakes?

As well as the number of cakes, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack. Pack weight alone won’t tell you how the varieties compare in terms of fibre or sugars.