Which size is right for you?

Stocking up for home

If several people will be sharing a pack, compare both the net weight and the number of cakes. This helps you decide whether a pack will suit the occasions you have in mind.

Planning lunchboxes

A smaller cake may be a better fit for a single snack. If you want to take cakes with you individually, it’s also worth checking whether they’re individually wrapped.

Checking the label

If you want to compare ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, check the details for the specific variety you’re considering. Standard, mini and wholemeal packs may differ.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by thinking about when you’ll eat them: a pack to share at home calls for different considerations from a cake for a lunchbox. Then compare the pack contents and read the label of the variety you want to buy.

What to consider Check Who it’s for
How much you need for home Compare the net weight and number of cakes; the numbers 10 and 12 alone tell you little about the amount in each cake. I want one pack to cover several occasions and to know how many cakes I’ll have at home. Around 42% of consumers put this quantity for home first.
Size for a lunchbox Check the weight of each cake and whether they’re individually wrapped. For a lunchbox, I’m looking for a smaller cake or one I can take with me individually. Around 33% of consumers put this practical portion size first.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack; compare relevant nutritional values per 100 g. I want to assess the variety I choose based on its ingredients, allergens and nutritional information. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the first consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    A pack with more cakes doesn’t necessarily contain larger ones. Jumbo lists 10 cakes and 300 g for its standard pack, and 10 cakes and 250 g for its mini pack.

    Compare the net weight with the number of cakes to see which size is right for sharing at home or for a single occasion.

  • Assuming mini cakes are individually wrapped

    A smaller cake isn’t necessarily individually wrapped. Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken are sold as 10 cakes weighing 250 g in total; according to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.

    Check the size of the cakes and how they’re wrapped on the pack you choose.

  • Assuming egg is the only relevant allergen

    As well as egg, the product information for standard Jumbo egg cakes lists other allergens, including wheat, milk and soya. The ingredients may differ in other varieties.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy, even if you already know the brand.

Comparing brands and pack sizes

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety.

  • The standard pack contains 10 cakes and weighs 300 g; the mini pack contains 10 cakes and weighs 250 g.
  • For these pack sizes, compare the weight of each cake too: the same number of cakes doesn’t mean the same total amount.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both the standard and wholemeal egg cakes reviewed as 12 portions and 360 g per pack.

  • The nutritional information for the wholemeal variety lists 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the other nutritional values and allergens for the variety you choose too; the wholemeal label doesn’t replace this comparison.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists a pack of Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken containing 12 cakes and weighing 360 g.

  • Both the number of cakes and the net weight are listed, so you can compare the contents with other packs.
  • Check the label and the pack in store when you buy.

Lidl

Lidl has listed a pack of egg cakes containing 12 cakes.

  • The stated number of cakes can help you plan for individual occasions.
  • Check the net weight on the pack before comparing the amount with another multipack.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are a different size: 10 small cakes weighing 155 g in total.

  • According to Jumbo’s product information, the cakes are individually wrapped, which is useful if you want to take one with you.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety; don’t assume it has the same ingredients as a standard egg cake.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does the number of egg cakes tell you enough about what’s in a pack?

No, compare the net weight too. Jumbo lists 10 cakes in both its standard 300 g pack and its mini 250 g pack, so the cakes don’t have the same average weight.

What size works well in a lunchbox?

A smaller or individually wrapped size may be practical, depending on how you want to take the cake with you. Jumbo lists its mini egg cakes as 25 g per portion; according to Jumbo, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.

Should I only look out for egg as an allergen in egg cakes?

No, check all the allergens listed on the pack you choose. The product information for standard Jumbo egg cakes lists egg, wheat, milk and soya, among others; another variety may have different ingredients.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose and seal it carefully after use. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn product information reviewed recommends storing the cakes in a cool, dry and dark place; check the best-before date on the packaging too.

What does ‘wholemeal’ tell you about a multipack of egg cakes?

The term ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you everything about the product’s nutritional value. Albert Heijn lists 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes; compare other nutritional values per 100 g and check the allergens too.