Who is this choice for?

Anyone comparing sugar content

You want to compare egg cakes on a like-for-like basis, so you check the sugars per 100 g rather than relying on words such as wholemeal or light on the packaging.

Anyone putting together a platter for the group

You want to know how many cakes are in a pack and whether the portions will suit the number of players.

Anyone catering for allergies or dietary requirements

Before serving, you check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant you’ve chosen. The product name alone isn’t enough to go on.

What should you check when choosing?

If you’re considering egg cakes or an alternative biscuit for a games night, first decide which requirement matters most to your guests. Then compare products using the same nutritional basis.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Comparing sugars Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the current packaging, then consider the portion size. Check any relevant claim on the specific variant you choose. I want to serve egg cakes with less sugar without mistaking ‘wholemeal’ for a sugar comparison. Around 50% of consumers put this comparison first.
Number of cakes and portions Check the number of cakes and the net weight per pack. ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as 12 cakes weighing 360 g. If everyone is sharing the same platter, I want enough cakes and portions that suit the group. For around 30% of consumers, this is the first consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’re buying. For its Eierkoeken Volkoren, Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, oats and soya, among other ingredients. If a guest has an allergy, I want to know exactly what I’m serving. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    Fibre and sugars are separate values. For Eierkoeken Volkoren, Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. That doesn’t mean this product contains less sugar than another egg cake.

    To compare sugar content, check the sugars per 100 g against those of a specific alternative.

  • Treating a biscuit as the same thing as an egg cake

    A biscuit is a different product category, even if the brand highlights a sugar claim on the packaging.

    Choose a biscuit only if your guests aren’t expecting egg cakes specifically, and compare the nutritional information for each product separately.

  • Relying only on online allergy information

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between variants, and product information can change. For its Eierkoeken Volkoren, Jumbo lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, oats, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.

    Before serving, read the packaging for the exact variant you’ve bought.

  • Planning around a temporary in-store offer

    An offer period doesn’t tell you whether egg cakes will be available on the date of your games night.

    Check the current offer period and availability before planning to buy that pack.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells own-brand egg cakes, including regular and wholemeal variants.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for checking the ingredients and nutritional values of your chosen variant.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the packaging you buy too.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s range overview features regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.

  • For Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren, Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The word ‘wholemeal’ alone doesn’t prove that it contains less sugar than another egg cake.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes as an in-store product in a temporary offer.

  • An advertised offer period can help you decide whether this shop is a suitable option for the date of your games night.
  • If sugar content is a deciding factor, check the current packaging.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and net weight are useful when planning a platter to share.
  • Check the nutritional information on the packaging before comparing its sugar content with another product.

Bolletje

Bolletje sells Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a separate egg cake variant.

  • Bolletje describes this variant as cinnamon-flavoured with a layer of milk chocolate.
  • The flavour doesn’t indicate lower sugar content; check the nutrition table to compare.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, making it an alternative outside the egg cake category.

  • The biscuit is relevant only if you’re also considering other types of biscuits for your games night.
  • Don’t treat a biscuit as the same portion size or product type as an egg cake; check the nutritional information for both products.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare egg cakes by sugar content?

Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging of the egg cakes you’re considering. Then think about the portion size you want to serve. Voedingscentrum explains that the per-100 g figure provides a consistent basis in the nutrition table.

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No, being wholemeal alone doesn’t show that. For Eierkoeken Volkoren, Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Compare the sugar value with that of a specific alternative egg cake before drawing any conclusions.

Can I bring a gluten-free egg cake for a guest?

Yes, as long as the packaging for the product you choose identifies it as gluten-free and it meets the guest’s other requirements. Jumbo’s range overview includes an egg cake from Gluten Free Bakery Holland; check the label on the individual product before buying.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact egg cakes you’re serving. For its Eierkoeken Volkoren, Jumbo lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, oats, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. Don’t assume other variants have the same ingredients.