When comparing egg cakes for King's Day, first check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then look at the portion size, ingredients and allergens. Labels such as ‘wholemeal’ or ‘gluten-free’ don’t in themselves mean an egg cake contains less sugar; to find out, compare the nutritional information of similar products.
If you want to choose egg cakes with a lower sugar content, compare similar products per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis for comparison. Then consider how much you want to serve per person.
If an egg cake needs to be gluten-free, for example, or you want to avoid a particular allergen, check the current packaging. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, its gluten-free AH version still contains egg, milk and soya.
If you’re taking egg cakes along or handing them out on King's Day, the number of cakes, the packaging and availability may influence your choice. Consider these practical factors separately from the sugar content.
Start with any requirements an egg cake must meet, such as allergen restrictions. Then compare the remaining products by ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that portion sizes can make comparisons misleading.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for similar egg cakes; check the ingredients too. | For the party table, I want to be able to see which comparable product contains less sugar, rather than relying on its name. This sugar comparison is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens and product requirements | Read the current allergen information on the packaging, including for a gluten-free version. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, the egg cake must meet that requirement first and foremost. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Quantity and packaging | Check the number of cakes, the total weight, whether they’re individually wrapped and how they’re available. | When handing them out, I want to know whether I can take enough egg cakes with me and divide them up easily. Around 29% of consumers give this top priority. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check both the fibre content and ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g; consider them separately. | I’m looking for an egg cake made with wholemeal flour or paying attention to fibre, but I don’t want to lose sight of the sugar content. This product feature matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Wholemeal flour and fibre are different from sugar content. According to Jumbo, its Wholemeal Egg Cakes contain 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g, but also 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare the fibre and sugar figures separately if both are important to your choice.
A smaller cake may contain less sugar per portion, without having a lower sugar content per 100 g. That’s why the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g first.
Then consider the size and number of cakes you actually want to serve.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes contain 33 g of sugars per 100 g. The listed allergens include egg, milk and soya.
When choosing a gluten-free egg cake, check its sugar content and all the allergens that are relevant to you too.
‘Sugar-free’ doesn’t necessarily mean there are literally no sugars. A product may still contain sugars even if it’s labelled ‘no added sugars’.
Check these claims alongside ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and the ingredients list.
These brands offer different types of egg cakes. Check the nutritional information for each product and variant rather than relying on the brand name alone.
Crisp egg cakes are a different option from the usual soft egg cake.
The range includes a gluten-free egg cake option.
Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, among other options.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12.
Lidl lists a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g, which, according to the product page, is available in store only.
No. ‘Wholemeal’ doesn’t describe the sugar content. Jumbo lists its Wholemeal Egg Cakes as containing 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g, so check both features separately.
First compare similar egg cakes by their nutritional values per 100 g, then consider the portion you want to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that nutritional information per portion can be confusing when comparing products.
No. ‘Sugar-free’ doesn’t necessarily mean there are literally no sugars. For a specific product, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. ‘No added sugars’ is a different claim.
No. Even with a gluten-free egg cake, check all the allergens that are relevant to you. For example, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk and soya for AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes. Check the current packaging before buying.
Follow the storage and use-by information on the packaging of the egg cakes you buy. Jumbo recommends storing its Wholemeal Egg Cakes in a cool, dry place away from light; don’t automatically apply this product information to other variants.
