If you need your snack stash to be strictly sugar-free, only choose an egg cake if the label lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This is the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. The regular egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo reviewed here, as well as Albert Heijn’s gluten-free version, contain more sugar. If you don’t need an egg-cake-shaped snack, a biscuit with no added sugars could be an alternative. Even then, check the total sugars, ingredients and allergens.
If your stash must genuinely be labelled sugar-free, the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g is what matters most. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the limit for this claim is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. ‘No added sugars’ does not mean the same thing.
Would you like to offer egg cakes as a snack, but don’t have a strict sugar-free requirement? First compare the sugars per 100 g, then check the portion you’ll actually be serving. For example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 10 g of sugar per 30 g wholemeal egg cake.
Gluten-free may be your first requirement, but it doesn’t mean sugar-free. Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars and 32 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken. So check these two qualities separately.
First decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is an absolute must. Then consider whether the egg-cake shape, a gluten-free option or the convenience of being able to buy the same product again will determine your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly sugar-free | Check the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | When putting together a stash that must meet a strict sugar-free requirement, I want to be able to check a claim on the front of the pack against the nutrition information. This requirement is the deciding factor for an estimated 46% of consumers. |
| Gluten-free egg cake | Check the gluten-free claim and allergen information, and assess the sugars separately. Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g for its gluten-free egg cakes. | I’m primarily looking for a gluten-free egg cake, then I want to know how it fits with my preferences around sugar. Gluten-free is the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Egg cakes for your stash | Compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion served. If you plan to buy the product regularly, also check the pack size and whether you’ll be able to get the same version again. | For my snack stash, I want to stick with the familiar egg-cake shape, even if the product isn’t sugar-free. Around 27% of consumers put this preference first. |
A product with no added sugars can still contain sugars. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that this claim does not mean the same as sugar-free.
If sugar-free is a firm requirement, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g against the threshold for that claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain 33 g of sugars per 100 g. So the gluten-free claim answers a different question from the sugar content.
Check both claims separately on the pack you’re actually buying.
The amount per cake depends on the weight of that cake. When portion sizes differ, comparing per item can therefore give you a different picture from comparing per 100 g.
First compare products per 100 g, then calculate based on the portion you actually plan to serve.
Bolletje says that Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is available at Kruidvat as part of promotions, while Lidl describes its egg cakes as available in store only. This matters if you want to buy the same version regularly.
Before buying again, check current availability and the label on your chosen pack.
Product types, nutritional values and availability vary across these brands. So compare the specific product, not just the brand name.
The AH range includes both regular and gluten-free egg cakes.
Offers several types of egg cakes, including regular and gluten-free versions.
Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars, not an egg cake.
Bolletje makes Brosse Eierkoek, including a cinnamon version.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists its egg cakes as an in-store product, sold in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
No. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses that ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t mean the same thing: the product may still contain sugars.
Not the regular versions reviewed here from Albert Heijn and Jumbo: they list 31 g and 31.2 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. If keeping the familiar egg-cake shape matters more to you than a sugar-free claim, compare the nutrition information and the weight of the portion you plan to serve.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars and 32 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken. Check the gluten-free claim and nutrition information separately for each product you choose.
Check the exact product name, ingredients, allergens, sugars per 100 g, portion size and storage instructions on the pack you’re buying. This helps you label the snack appropriately and see whether that particular product meets your purchasing requirements.
Only if a biscuit is an acceptable alternative to an egg cake for your stash, and ‘no added sugars’ is enough for you. Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, so this product doesn’t meet the threshold for ‘sugar-free’. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
