Who are these options for?

Runners looking for a small snack

You want a measured portion around a training session and are mainly interested in the amount of carbohydrate in each cake.

Runners who plan to eat fibre away from their run

You’re considering a wholemeal egg cake, but choose when to eat it with care, based on how you respond to fibre just before running.

Runners who want to take an individually wrapped cake with them

You’re looking for a single wrapped portion to put in your bag, and also compare the nutritional information, allergens and availability.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose a portion and a time to eat it that you can try out during training. Then compare the nutritional information per cake, and only after that decide which packaging is convenient to take with you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this most relevant to?
Carbohydrates and portion size Compare the carbohydrates per cake and the weight of that cake, not just the values per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 61 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for a plain 30 g AH Eierkoek. If I want a small snack around a training session, the portion needs to suit what I plan to eat. For around 45% of consumers, this measured carbohydrate portion may be the main reason to buy.
When to eat it and its nutritional make-up Check the portion size and the fibre and fat values; try a new version during a training session first. Voedingscentrum advises avoiding large portions and products high in fat or fibre just before exercise. Just before running, I want to know how I respond to a cake, rather than trying a wholemeal or crisp version for the first time on a long-run day. For around 33% of consumers, when they eat it may be the most important factor.
Packaging for taking it with you Check whether the cakes are actually individually wrapped, and read the current nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging. I want to be able to put a single cake in my sports bag without wrapping a portion myself. For around 22% of consumers, individual wrapping may be the main deciding factor.

Common trade-offs

  • Trying a wholemeal egg cake for the first time just before a long run

    The wholemeal versions described contain more fibre per 100 g than the plain AH Eierkoek. Voedingscentrum advises being cautious with high-fibre products just before exercise if you want to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.

    Try a wholemeal version, portion size and timing during a regular training session first.

  • Assuming individually wrapped means suitable to eat while running

    Jumbo describes the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped, but also lists 1.9 g of fat per cake, which weighs around 15.5 g. The packaging alone doesn’t tell you how the cake will fit into your eating and drinking plan.

    Compare the carbohydrates, fat and portion size per cake, and try the version before relying on it during a long training session.

  • Assuming it will always be available

    Bolletje describes the Cinnamon version as a promotional product rather than a permanent part of its range. So if you want to use a particular snack for training, check that it’s in stock.

    Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy it and choose an alternative in advance if needed.

  • Checking only an old ingredients list

    Depending on the version, the egg cakes described contain ingredients including egg, milk, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, and soya. The information on the packaging is what matters for the cake you actually buy.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before eating the cake.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists plain and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken, each in a 360 g pack containing 12 cakes weighing 30 g each.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the plain version contains 61 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fibre per 100 g; the wholemeal version contains 57 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • These are multi-portion packs. Check whether you’ll need to wrap an individual cake yourself, and read the allergen information for each version.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a wholemeal egg cake in a 300 g pack, divided into 10 portions of 30 g each.

  • According to Jumbo, this wholemeal version contains 57.0 g of carbohydrates and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Plan when to eat it with the fibre content in mind, and check the allergens on the packaging. Jumbo lists ingredients including egg, gluten-containing cereals, milk, oats and soya.

Bolletje

The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is individually wrapped; Jumbo lists each cake as weighing around 15.5 g.

  • Individual wrapping means you can take one measured portion with you.
  • Jumbo lists 12 g of fat per 100 g for this version with a milk coating. Bolletje describes the Cinnamon version as a promotional product; check availability and allergens before buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat an egg cake just before a marathon training session?

A small egg cake may be an option if you find during training that the portion and timing work for you. Voedingscentrum advises against having a large portion just before exercise, and recommends being cautious with products that contain a lot of fat or fibre.

Is a wholemeal egg cake always the better choice for a runner?

No, when you eat it makes a difference. The wholemeal versions described contain more fibre per 100 g than the plain AH Eierkoek. According to Voedingscentrum, high-fibre products may be less comfortable just before exercise if you want to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. So try a wholemeal version during a training session first.

Does an egg cake replace a sports gel or bar during a long training session?

Don’t assume an egg cake serves the same purpose as a sports gel or bar. Voedingscentrum lists sports bars and gels as options for topping up your energy during prolonged, intensive exercise. Compare what you take with you per portion, and plan your drinks separately.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Always check the allergen information on the packaging of the version you choose. Depending on the version, the products described contain ingredients including egg, milk, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, and soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.

How should I store an egg cake I want to take with me?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and check the use-by date before taking a portion with you. For the products described, Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry place away from light. Albert Heijn also recommends sealing the packaging securely after use.