Which egg cake is right for you?

Gamers keeping an eye on sugar

If you want to choose an egg cake with less sugar for a long gaming session, look beyond the claim on the front of the pack. The nutritional information and portion size show how much sugar the chosen variety contains.

Gamers who value wholemeal options or fibre

A wholemeal egg cake may suit your preferences. Compare fibre and sugar separately, though: wholemeal alone says nothing about reduced sugar.

Gamers who need a gluten-free egg cake

Give explicit gluten-free product information priority, and also check the allergen information on the pack you choose. Gluten-free doesn’t make a claim about sugar content.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing an egg cake as a gaming snack, first decide what matters most to you: less sugar, wholemeal and fibre, a gluten-free option or a suitable portion size. Then compare the nutritional information of the varieties that meet your needs.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Less sugar Check what the claim is comparing, and check the sugar per 100 g and per portion you eat. If I want to choose less sugar, I want to know what’s actually in my portion, rather than relying on a claim alone. Around 46% of consumers put verifiable sugar reduction first.
Wholemeal and fibre Compare the ingredients and the stated fibre and sugar per 100 g. For my snack, wholemeal or fibre content matters more than a claim about less sugar. That’s the first consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Gluten-free and allergens Check the gluten-free label and read the full allergen information on the current packaging. I need a gluten-free egg cake and also want to know which other allergens are listed on the pack. Gluten-free suitability comes first for around 18% of consumers.
Packaging and portion size Check the number of cakes, the weight of each one and whether the variety you want is available. I’m mainly looking for a pack with portions that suit my snack break and that I can actually buy. This practical choice matters most to around 9% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘less sugar’ to mean ‘low sugar’

    A relative reduction doesn’t tell you how many grams of sugar the egg cake contains. De Maro’s claim of 30% less sugar is therefore not an absolute nutritional value.

    Check what the comparison is based on, and look at the sugar per 100 g and per portion on the packaging.

  • Assuming wholemeal also means less sugar

    Jumbo states that its Wholemeal Egg Cakes contain 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g. So you need to check wholemeal content and sugar separately.

    Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g before choosing a variety.

  • Overlooking other allergens when choosing gluten-free

    A gluten-free label relates to gluten; it doesn’t replace the full ingredients and allergen information.

    Read this information on the packaging of the exact variety you want to buy.

  • Assuming an old product page shows a current option to buy

    A variety listed in the past may no longer be available: Albert Heijn marks its Wholemeal Egg Cakes as discontinued on the relevant product page.

    Check the current product page just before you buy, and make sure it’s the same egg cake and pack size.

Brands to consider

These brands offer a range of egg cake varieties. Assess the nutritional information and ingredients for each product, rather than making assumptions based on the brand.

De Maro

De Maro describes a traditional egg cake that the brand claims contains 30% less sugar.

  • The claim makes clear that it refers to a relative reduction.
  • Check the nutritional information and basis for comparison on the current packaging before assessing the amount of sugar in each cake.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for regular and gluten-free egg cakes.

  • AH Egg Cakes list 31 g of sugar per 100 g and a portion size of 30 g.
  • AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes list 33 g of sugar per 100 g, so gluten-free doesn’t mean less sugar.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, among other varieties.

  • Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes list 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The same wholemeal variety lists 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g, so don’t choose it solely on the assumption that wholemeal means less sugar.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Crisp Egg Cake as light and crisp in texture.

  • Its texture gives you another factor to consider besides nutritional value.
  • If less sugar is your main priority, check the nutritional information for the variety you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘30% less sugar’ mean an egg cake is low in sugar or sugar-free?

No. ‘30% less sugar’ is a relative claim and doesn’t tell you how much sugar the egg cake contains. De Maro makes this claim about its traditional egg cake; check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion to assess the amount.

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No. Wholemeal and less sugar are different qualities. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g for its Wholemeal Egg Cakes. Compare both values if you’re keeping an eye on fibre and sugar.

What should I look for in the allergen information on egg cakes?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you choose. Even if an egg cake is labelled gluten-free, you should check for other allergens separately.

How do I compare egg cakes in packs with different quantities?

First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum, then check the weight of each cake and the amount of sugar in the portion you plan to eat. This lets you compare the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, without confusing differences in pack size with differences between the egg cakes.