Who is each option for?

Shoppers looking for strictly sugar-free options

For you, the ‘sugar-free’ label is essential. Check it against the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g: Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for this claim.

Breakfast eaters who watch their portions

You’re mainly looking for a clearly defined portion. Albert Heijn lists its regular AH Eierkoeken as 30 g and 94 kcal per cake, but also gives their sugar content as 31 g per 100 g. So assess portion size and sugar content separately.

Shoppers looking for gluten-free egg cakes

An explicit gluten-free label is your priority. Also check the allergen information and sugar content of the option you choose. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as containing 33 g of sugars per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing egg cakes for breakfast, decide which feature matters most to you: strictly sugar-free, a manageable portion or gluten-free. Then check the other features separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Strictly sugar-free Check for the ‘sugar-free’ label and the current ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for this claim. If only an egg cake with a verifiable sugar-free label will do, the sugar figure per 100 g is the deciding factor. This is the top priority for around 50% of shoppers.
Portion size and sugar per cake Compare the portion size and nutrition per cake with the sugar figure per 100 g. The kcal figure per cake does not tell you whether it is sugar-free. For a quick breakfast, I mainly want to know what’s in one cake, without mistaking that portion for a sugar-free option. Around 30% of shoppers prioritise portion size.
Gluten-free Check the gluten-free label and allergen information, and check ‘of which sugars’ separately. When I need a gluten-free egg cake, that label is my first selection criterion, while sugar is a separate consideration. Around 20% of shoppers prioritise gluten-free options.

Common mistakes

  • Treating ‘sugar-free’ and ‘low sugar’ as the same thing

    The terms have different limits. Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for ‘sugar-free’ and a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for ‘low sugar’.

    Check which label appears on the egg cake you’ve chosen and compare it with the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition information per 100 g. And don’t treat ‘no added sugars’ as another way of saying ‘sugar-free’.

  • Confusing gluten-free with sugar-free

    Albert Heijn labels AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as gluten-free, while also listing 33 g of sugars per 100 g. So the gluten-free feature answers a different buying question.

    Check the gluten-free label and allergen information if that’s what you need, and assess the sugar figure separately if sugar-free is also a requirement.

  • Looking only at kcal per cake

    Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as 58 kcal per cake and 42 g of sugars per 100 g. The figure per cake alone does not tell you whether the product is sugar-free.

    Alongside the portion information, check the sugar figure per 100 g for the exact option you want to buy.

  • Relying on product information you looked at earlier

    For a purchase, the information on the packaging and variant you’ve chosen is what counts. A figure for a different egg cake—even one from the same brand—doesn’t describe that variant.

    Before buying, check the product name, ingredients, allergens and nutrition information on the current packaging.

Brands and retailers compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers regular, wholemeal, spelt and gluten-free egg cakes, among other options, as separate variants.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion and 94 kcal per cake for AH Eierkoeken.
  • Regular AH Eierkoeken contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g; AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain 33 g per 100 g. Neither figure meets the limit Voedingscentrum sets for ‘sugar-free’.

Bolletje

Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes in several varieties, including cinnamon and a version with a milk coating.

  • The varieties have different names and ingredients, so always check which one you’re choosing.
  • Bolletje lists sugar and sugar-containing ingredients for Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel. The Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje listed by Jumbo contain 42 g of sugars per 100 g.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers regular and wholemeal egg cakes as separate products.

  • The product names make it easy to tell the regular and wholemeal options apart.
  • Don’t assume ‘wholemeal’ means a particular sugar content. Check the label and ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging you’ve chosen.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Nederland describes Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a pack of 12.

  • The product name and pack size are clearly stated.
  • A free-range egg label says nothing about whether a product is sugar-free. Check the nutrition information and labels on the packaging you’ve chosen.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

When can I choose an egg cake as sugar-free?

Choose an egg cake labelled ‘sugar-free’ and check that the current nutrition information lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g—the limit Voedingscentrum sets for this claim. ‘Low sugar’ and ‘no added sugars’ are not the same label.

Are AH Eierkoeken and AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken sugar-free?

No. The figures listed by Albert Heijn for these varieties do not meet the ‘sugar-free’ limit: according to the product information, AH Eierkoeken contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g and AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain 33 g per 100 g. Still, check the information on the current packaging when you buy.

Does gluten-free also mean an egg cake contains less sugar?

No. The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you how much sugar an egg cake contains. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as containing 33 g of sugars per 100 g; to compare sugar content, use the nutrition information for the specific products.

How should I store packaged egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your egg cakes. For the AH varieties mentioned, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place out of direct light. For regular AH Eierkoeken, it also advises closing the pack securely after use.