Families shopping for several people
If everyone wants an individual egg cake, it helps to compare the number of cakes with the total weight. Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g; ALDI and Lidl each offer a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Breakfast shoppers comparing wholemeal options and nutritional information
If you’re considering a wholemeal variety, compare it with a regular egg cake and check the ingredients, fibre, sugars and portion size for each pack. Albert Heijn lists both regular and wholemeal egg cakes.
Shoppers looking specifically for a crisp variety
If the texture of the cake is your priority for a weekend treat, a crisp egg cake is a different choice from a regular soft variety. Bolletje describes its Crisp Egg Cake as made with whipped egg and sprinkled with sugar.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many egg cakes you want for your weekend breakfast table. Then compare only the varieties that match your other priorities, such as wholemeal or a crisp texture.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the cakes in each pack and check whether the total weight suits the variety you’ve chosen. | If several family members or guests will be eating, I want to know in advance whether one pack contains enough individual cakes. Around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough portions. |
| Wholemeal and nutritional information | Check whether the variety is labelled wholemeal and compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion on a like-for-like basis. | I want to compare a wholemeal egg cake with a regular variety without relying on the product name alone. Around 38% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Crisp texture | Check the exact variety and the listed ingredients, topping or layers. | For a weekend treat, the texture of the cake matters more to me than the number in the pack. Around 12% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all egg cakes are the same variety
Regular, wholemeal, mini and crisp egg cakes are different product varieties. The pack size or ingredients of one variety won’t necessarily apply to another.
Check the full product name and compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the exact packs you’re choosing between.
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Relying only on online product information about allergens
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. So a product page you looked at earlier may not match the pack you buy.
If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the current packaging before eating the egg cakes.
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Planning your whole breakfast around one type of egg cake
Choosing between regular and wholemeal egg cakes doesn’t, on its own, tell you much about what else is on the table.
Decide what other breakfast items you’ll serve, then compare the egg cakes as part of the meal.
Brands to consider
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists free-range egg cakes under this own-brand label in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- A specific 12-pack to compare with the number of people you expect to serve.
- Check whether the pack is stocked at your ALDI store.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, as well as other varieties such as mini egg cakes.
- The different varieties let you choose by pack size and product type.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each pack you choose. Don’t assume information for one variety applies to another.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- The listed quantity makes it easy to work out whether one pack contains enough cakes.
- Lidl says this product is available in store only.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has separate product pages for regular and wholemeal egg cakes.
- You can compare the two product types by looking at the details for each pack.
- Albert Heijn says ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so check the latest label.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes its Crisp Egg Cake as made with whipped egg and a sugar topping. The brand also says its cinnamon variety has a milk coating.
- A distinctive crisp variety for anyone looking specifically for this texture.
- Check the ingredients of the variety you choose. Bolletje says the cinnamon variety isn’t a permanent part of its range.
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes do I need for a weekend breakfast with several people?
Count how many individual cakes you want to serve, then choose a pack size to match. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 weighing 300 g; ALDI and Lidl each offer 12 weighing 360 g. A larger pack is most practical if you expect to use that quantity.
What should I compare when choosing a wholemeal egg cake over a regular one?
Compare the wholemeal label, ingredients and nutritional information on the specific packs. For example, check the fibre and sugars per 100 g, or compare portions of the same size. Don’t judge the whole breakfast by the product name alone.
What should I check if I have an egg or gluten allergy?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the specific pack. Don’t rely only on the name ‘egg cake’ or a product page. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels.
How should I store egg cakes after buying them?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve bought. Jumbo says to store its egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light; check your pack for its best-before information too.