Parents who want to pack one portion in a lunchbox
A mini egg cake or an individually wrapped one makes it easier to pack a single piece. Also check the allergens on the packaging and the rules at your childcare setting or school.
Who are the different pack sizes suited to?
Parents comparing the fibre content of egg cakes
If you buy egg cakes occasionally, you can compare standard and wholemeal options by their fibre content per 100 g. The wholemeal option listed by Albert Heijn contains more fibre than its standard version; check the sugar content and portion size too.
Families who share a pack at home
When several family members are sharing a snack, the number of egg cakes in the pack may be a factor. Albert Heijn, Lidl and ALDI list packs of 12 in the products reviewed; decide how many to have at each snack time and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
What should you look for in a multipack?
First, decide what counts as one portion. Then compare the nutritional information and, before packing one, check that the product meets any relevant requirements for the child and setting, including allergen requirements.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters most to |
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| Portion and lunchbox | Check the weight and nutritional value per cake, and see whether individual wrapping is explicitly mentioned. | When I pack something for on the go, I want to know in advance what one snack portion includes. For around 33% of consumers, a clearly defined portion comes first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and check the ingredients list for the specific option. | When I do buy egg cakes, I want to be able to assess the difference between standard and wholemeal. Around 33% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
| Sharing and storage | Check the number of pieces, the weight per piece and the storage instructions after opening. | If several family members are eating from the same pack, I want to know whether we’ll use it in time. For around 20% of consumers, a sharing pack is the main consideration. |
| Allergens and setting rules | Read the latest allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, and ask about the rules at your childcare setting or school. | If there’s a relevant food allergy or a rule about lunchboxes, I want to know before buying whether I can pack this cake. For around 14% of consumers, this check matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the number of cakes in the pack is one portion
A pack of 10 or 12 doesn’t tell you how much a child will have at one snack time. Even with a smaller cake, it’s worth checking the weight and nutritional value per piece.
Decide in advance how many you’ll pack and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that babies and toddlers have cakes occasionally rather than every day.
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Relying only on the word ‘wholemeal’
The wholemeal egg cakes reviewed list more fibre than the standard options reviewed, but that doesn’t tell you everything about sugar, portion size and allergens.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion when choosing between egg cakes. For an everyday snack, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options such as fruit, vegetables and wholemeal bread.
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Treating an online allergen list as definitive
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn therefore says that the information on the current packaging takes precedence for its products.
Before packing one, read the packaging of the pack you’ve bought and ask your childcare setting or school about its specific rules.
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Comparing a crisp cake with a milk coating to a regular soft egg cake
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek reviewed is a different option: it’s crisp, has a milk coating and is individually wrapped. If you choose this format, check the nutritional information and allergens for this specific product too.
Compare products of the same type if you want to see a direct difference in nutritional value. Don’t choose the crisp option just because the individual wrapping seems convenient.
Brands and product ranges compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists standard and wholemeal egg cakes in 360 g packs, with 12 portions of 30 g.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the wholemeal option contains 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g per 100 g for the standard option.
- The options reviewed list wheat/gluten, egg, milk and soya. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the current packaging.
Jumbo
The Jumbo products reviewed are mini egg cakes in packs of 10 and 300 g packs of wholemeal egg cakes, also with 10 portions.
- Jumbo lists its mini egg cake as 25 g and 78 kcal per portion; the wholemeal option lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The wholemeal option also lists 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g. So don’t compare just the word ‘wholemeal’; check the other nutritional information and allergens too.
Bolletje
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating reviewed are small, individually wrapped cakes in a pack of 10.
- Individual wrapping makes it easy to take one cake with you.
- This isn’t a regular soft egg cake. The option reviewed lists egg, milk, soya and wheat, and warns that it may contain traces of ingredients including nuts and sesame.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl lists a 360 g pack of 12 Sondey egg cakes.
- The number of cakes makes this a pack you can compare with other sharing packs.
- Before choosing this product for a toddler, check the ingredients, nutritional value and allergens on the current packaging.
Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
- The number of cakes and total weight make it easy to compare this pack with other sharing packs.
- Check the current packaging for the ingredients, nutritional value and allergens relevant to your choice.
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Frequently asked questions
Are egg cakes meant to be an everyday snack for a toddler?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that babies and toddlers have cakes occasionally rather than every day. For snacks, it mainly suggests options such as fruit, vegetables and wholemeal bread.
How do I assess the portion size of a mini egg cake?
Check the weight and nutritional value per piece, not just the number of cakes in the pack. For the mini egg cake reviewed, Jumbo lists 25 g and 78 kcal per piece; then decide how much you want to pack for one occasional treat.
Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?
Always check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen. The options reviewed list wheat/gluten and egg; several also list milk and soya. If you’re packing one for lunch, also ask about the rules at your specific childcare setting or school.
Is a wholemeal egg cake always the right choice for a toddler?
No. Wholemeal can help you compare egg cakes, but it doesn’t by itself determine whether one is suitable for a snack. Compare the fibre, sugar, portion size and allergens of the products in question. For everyday snacks, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends other staples, including fruit and vegetables.