Who is this comparison relevant to?

Those comparing sugar for their coffee break

You buy egg cakes for a regular morning coffee break and want an option with less sugar than your usual choice. Compare the value per 100 g first, then check how much one cake weighs.

Those looking for wholemeal options and fibre

You’d prefer a wholemeal egg cake or want to compare fibre content. Check the sugar value separately: a wholemeal version doesn’t automatically contain less sugar.

Those who need to check allergens

If you have a relevant allergy, first check whether the egg cake you’ve chosen is suitable for you. For the versions reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten.

What should you look for when choosing?

To choose an egg cake with less sugar, first compare similar products per 100 g. Then use the weight per cake to work out what you’ll be having with your coffee. If you need to avoid allergens, check for these before comparing sugar values.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for similar egg cakes, then check the weight of each cake. If I want less sugar in my coffee break than I get from my usual egg cake, I want to compare sugar values on a like-for-like basis. An estimated 50% of consumers put this comparison first.
Wholemeal and fibre Read the ingredients list and compare both fibre and sugars per 100 g. I’d prefer a wholemeal option, but don’t want to assume it also contains less sugar. An estimated 30% of consumers put this preference first.
Allergens Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact version you’ve chosen. If I have a relevant allergy, I first need to know whether I can eat the egg cake. Only then do I compare its sugar value. This is estimated to be the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    Jumbo Supermarkten lists 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes, compared with 29,5 g per 100 g for its regular egg cakes.

    If you’re choosing a product for its wholemeal ingredients or fibre, check its ‘of which sugars’ value separately.

  • Comparing only the value per cake

    According to the Voedingscentrum, manufacturers decide for themselves how large a portion is. This means values per cake aren’t always directly comparable.

    Start with the nutritional information per 100 g, then check how many grams the cake you want to eat weighs.

  • Judging by pack size

    A pack of 12 weighing 360 g, such as Heerlijck Banket egg cakes at ALDI and Sondey egg cakes at Lidl, tells you how many cakes are in the pack, not how much sugar they contain.

    To compare sugar values, check the nutrition table on the packaging you’ve chosen.

  • Overlooking allergens while comparing sugar

    For the egg cakes reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten. Allergen information can vary by version.

    If you have a relevant allergy, check the current packaging first. Then compare only products that are suitable for you.

Brands and supermarket own-labels compared

Albert Heijn

Regular and wholemeal egg cakes offer two different labels to compare.

  • Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g and 30 g per cake for AH Egg Cakes.
  • The page for AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes also lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g, but marks the product as ‘Discontinued’.

Jumbo

Regular and wholemeal egg cakes with separate nutritional information.

  • Jumbo Supermarkten lists 29,5 g of sugars per 100 g for its regular egg cakes and 3,9 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal version.
  • The wholemeal version contains 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g. Don’t choose it solely because it’s labelled ‘wholemeal’ if less sugar is your priority.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

Free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g, according to ALDI Nederland.

  • The pack size makes it clear how many cakes you’re buying.
  • If you’re choosing based on sugar or allergens, check the nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging.

Sondey bij Lidl

Egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g, according to Lidl Nederland.

  • The stated pack size helps you work out how many cakes are in each pack.
  • Before comparing this version, check its sugars per 100 g and allergen information on the packaging you choose.

Bolletje

The Soft Cinnamon Egg Cake is a version where the topping and flavour play a part.

  • Bolletje describes it as having a milk coating and a sugar topping.
  • Don’t assume the product name means it contains less sugar. Check the nutritional information and allergens for this version.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an egg cake with less sugar automatically a product with reduced sugar?

No. A lower value than that of another egg cake isn’t, by itself, an explicit nutrition claim. Compare the nutrition tables and check any claim against the wording on the current packaging.

Does a wholemeal egg cake always contain less sugar?

No. Jumbo Supermarkten lists 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes and 29,5 g per 100 g for its regular egg cakes. So compare the sugar values even if you’re choosing a product for its wholemeal ingredients or fibre.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the allergen information for the egg cake you want to buy. For the versions reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten. The exact information depends on the version.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Store egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve bought.