Choose a small portion of an egg cake you know and enjoy if you want something to eat shortly before a walk. A wholemeal version may be worth considering if you’re mainly comparing fibre in your daily diet, but think about when you’ll eat it and what you personally find comfortable. Check the portion size, nutritional information, ingredients and allergens for each version. For a long walk, an egg cake is no substitute for planning what to eat and drink.
If you’re prone to stomach discomfort around exercise, a small portion you’re familiar with and when you eat it both matter. The Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large meal just before exercising.
You want to see how much fibre a regular or wholemeal egg cake provides per piece, without overlooking when you’ll eat it in relation to your walk.
The ingredients and allergens in the exact version are what matter. For example, the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you whether an egg cake is gluten-free.
First, decide when you want to eat the egg cake and how long you’ll be walking. Then compare the portion size and labels of the options that suit your plans.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach comfort and timing | Check the portion size and think about how you’ve found this version in the past. The Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large meal just before exercising. | If I eat shortly before setting off, I want to know which portion size I find comfortable. Stomach comfort is a priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Taking it with you and portioning | Compare the weight per piece and check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and can be protected in your bag. | When I’m out and about, I want to be able to take one cake with me without opening the rest of the pack; around 25% of consumers prioritise convenience and portion size. |
| Energy per portion | Check the energy and carbohydrate content per piece you’ll actually eat, and plan your drinks separately. | For a longer walk, I want to know what each snack provides without treating it as a complete food plan. Portion information is a priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g and per piece; consider ‘wholemeal’ alongside the rest of the nutritional information. | If I’m keeping an eye on fibre in my daily diet, I want to compare regular and wholemeal versions on the same basis. Around 19% of consumers prioritise fibre. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the exact version; check separately for a gluten-free claim if you need one. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the label determines which egg cake is suitable. For around 6% of consumers, this is their first purchasing priority. |
When you eat matters if you’re prone to stomach discomfort around exercise. According to the Nutrition Centre, foods high in fibre can stay in the stomach for longer.
Compare the fibre per portion and choose when to eat it based on what you personally find comfortable while walking.
Portion size and ingredients vary between regular, wholemeal and crunchy egg cakes. So, values per piece aren’t necessarily comparable.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact products, both per 100 g and per portion.
Egg, milk, wheat and soya are among the allergens found in the versions discussed; ingredients vary by product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. If you need a gluten-free version, also check that this is stated on the packaging.
A snack won’t tell you how much to drink or what other food is right for the length and intensity of your walk.
Plan your drinks separately and decide in advance whether you want to take any other food as well as an egg cake.
Bolletje Cinnamon Crunchy Egg Cake is an alternative to a soft egg cake if you want to take individual portions with you.
The range includes regular, wholemeal and spelt egg cakes, which you can compare as different product types.
The range includes different types of egg cake, including a wholemeal version. A separate product described as gluten-free doesn’t tell you anything about the other versions.
A small portion you’re used to may be a better option than a large meal just before setting off. The Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large meal just before exercising. When choosing, consider how intense your walk will be and what you personally find comfortable.
No. The word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t predict how you’ll find an egg cake shortly before a walk. Compare fibre per portion and consider your own experience of when to eat it; according to the Nutrition Centre, foods high in fibre can stay in the stomach for longer.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and protect the cakes from moisture and being squashed while you’re out. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advised storing the wholemeal versions discussed in a cool, dark and dry place.
For a pre-packed product, check the ingredients list on the current pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, any allergens listed must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list. Always check the exact version you’re buying.
