For one New Year's Eve, a pack with fewer cakes is a better choice if you don't want to be left with a large pack. Check whether you're looking at a small multipack or an individually wrapped egg cake. If you're considering a wholemeal option, compare the nutritional information, and always check the current label if you have an allergy or need a gluten-free product.
For one evening, the number of egg cakes in the pack matters most. Jumbo lists packs of 2 and 4, among others; ALDI lists a 12-piece pack of Heerlijck Banket. A small multipack is still not the same as a single egg cake.
A wholemeal option may prompt you to compare fibre, sugars and portion size with those of another egg cake. The values given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for a wholemeal egg cake are not fixed values for every brand.
If you have an allergy or need a gluten-free product, the label on the pack you choose is the deciding factor when checking ingredients, allergens and warnings. According to Bolletje, its Brosse Eierkoek contains egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients.
First decide how many cakes you want to buy for New Year's Eve. Then compare the nutritional information for the options you're considering, and read the label before buying if you have an allergy or need a gluten-free product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Small quantity | Compare the number of cakes, net weight and best-before date. Check whether it's a multipack or an individually wrapped cake. | I don't want to be left with a large pack after one evening. A small quantity would be the main priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Nutritional values and wholemeal options | Compare fibre, sugars and energy on the same basis, for example per 100 g, and also check the portion size. | I want to be able to compare a wholemeal egg cake without relying on the product name alone. Nutritional values are likely to matter most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens and gluten-free labelling | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current pack; check for a 'gluten-free' label if needed. | If I have an allergy or need a gluten-free product, I want to check the pack itself before eating the cake. This would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
Even a pack of 2 or 4 contains more than one cake. That matters if you're only looking for something for yourself and don't want any left over.
Start by checking the number of cakes and the net weight. Separately check whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped, if that matters to you.
A familiar name or a gluten-free label in a shop listing doesn't replace checking the pack you've chosen. According to Bolletje, its Brosse Eierkoek contains egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients.
Before eating, read the current label, including the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings.
Nutritional values can vary by brand and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre's average values for a wholemeal egg cake are therefore not a product specification for every pack.
Compare the nutrition tables for the products you're considering, looking at values per 100 g and per portion.
The Brosse Eierkoek is a different product range from regular egg cakes, for anyone who mainly wants to compare texture.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Eierkoeken and AH Eierkoeken volkoren, so you can compare the packaging of the two options.
Jumbo's range overview lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes; the number of cakes varies by pack.
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a 2-piece, 100 g pack for anyone looking for a product labelled gluten-free.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a 12-piece, 360 g pack.
No, a small pack may still contain several cakes. Jumbo lists packs of 2 and 4, among others. Check the pack itself if you're looking for exactly one cake or an individually wrapped portion.
Compare the nutritional information on the specific packs using the same quantity as a basis. For an average 30 g wholemeal egg cake, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives values of 92 kcal, 10 g sugars and 1,1 g fibre; these values can vary by brand.
No, check the gluten-free label and the other information on the current pack. If you have an allergy or need a gluten-free product, also read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings.
Use the nutritional information on the current pack when making comparisons. Albert Heijn warns that online product information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change.
