People who want to take one portion with them
An individually wrapped slice saves you having to cut and pack one at home. According to Peijnenburg, its Naturel 10-pack contains ten individually wrapped 28 g slices.
Who is this relevant to?
People comparing the nutritional values of snacks
If sugars and fibre are important to your choice, check the portion you’ll actually take with you. For its 27 g Naturel bar with no added sugars, Peijnenburg lists 1.3 g of sugars and 4.6 g of fibre per bar, among other nutritional values.
People planning what to eat after training
A small cake can make a handy snack, but it doesn’t answer the question of what else you’ll eat after your workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper main meal after exercise.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need an individually wrapped portion or can take a slice with you. Then check the nutritional information for your chosen variety and consider how the snack fits into your eating routine.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Portion and packaging | Check the weight of each piece and whether they’re individually wrapped. | After exercise, I want to take one piece with me without having to cut it at home. For around 40% of consumers, a fixed portion that’s easy to take along is the first consideration. |
| Nutritional value per portion | Compare sugars and fibre for the amount you’ll actually eat, and check the ingredients too. | When comparing varieties, I want to know what’s in my own slice or bar. For around 30% of consumers, nutritional value per portion comes first. |
| Your meal after exercise | Consider whether you’ll also have a proper meal after training. | An individual breakfast cake isn’t the same as a meal after training. That’s why around 20% of consumers give their next meal the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen. | If certain ingredients matter to me, I want to check the cake I’ve chosen before taking it with me. For around 10% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the first consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking of a portion pack as a complete meal
A pre-portioned slice is handy when you’re out and about, but it doesn’t determine what else you’ll eat after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper main meal after exercise.
Before choosing a cake as a snack, decide when you’ll have that meal.
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Relying only on the front of the pack
A variety name such as ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t tell you by itself how much sugar or fibre is in your bar. According to Peijnenburg, the Peijnenburg variety reviewed also contains chicory root fibre and xylitol.
Check the nutritional information per portion and the ingredients list for the variety you’ve chosen.
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Skipping the allergen information
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces can vary between varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the current packaging of the exact cake you plan to take with you.
Brands to consider
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg has varieties reviewed that come in individually wrapped portions, including 28 g Naturel slices and 27 g bars with no added sugars.
- Peijnenburg lists nutritional values per portion for these varieties.
- The classic variety and the one with no added sugars differ in ingredients and nutritional values, so compare the specific packaging.
Snelle Jelle
PLUS stocks options including Snelle Jelle Kruidkoek minder suiker and Kruidkoek zero in multipacks.
- The varieties mentioned come in different pack sizes, making it easy to compare portion sizes.
- To compare sugars and fibre, check the nutritional information for the exact variety.
Koek & Bakker
ALDI stocks sliced zero breakfast cake and sliced wholemeal breakfast cake from Koek & Bakker.
- The cakes mentioned are pre-sliced.
- They aren’t individually wrapped mini cakes, so you’ll need to choose and pack a slice yourself if you want to take one with you.
Breakfast cake options on Joybuy
These options show two ways to take breakfast cake with you after exercise: a bar or a sliced cake where you choose your own slice. For both, check which portion and nutritional information apply to your choice.
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Snelle Jelle breakfast cake Less Sugar-Free, 250 g
An option to consider if you’re looking for a bar to take with you. According to the product description, the pack contains 250 g. Check the weight and nutritional information per bar on the current packaging before comparing varieties.
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g'woon sliced wholemeal breakfast cake, 485 g
An option if you want to choose your own slice to take with you. The pack contains 485 g of sliced wholemeal breakfast cake. If you’re looking for a fixed portion, check the weight and nutritional information per slice.
Frequently asked questions
Is a mini breakfast cake enough after exercise?
A mini breakfast cake doesn’t automatically replace a meal after your training. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper main meal after exercise, so think about what else you’ll eat too.
What’s the difference between the classic portion and the variety with no added sugars?
The Peijnenburg packs reviewed differ in both portion size and nutritional values. According to Peijnenburg, the classic 28 g Naturel slice contains 11 g of sugars and 0.9 g of fibre, while the 27 g bar with no added sugars contains 1.3 g of sugars and 4.6 g of fibre. Compare the ingredients of your chosen variety too.
Should I check breakfast cake for allergens?
Yes. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the label of the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label. The Peijnenburg Naturel 10-pack reviewed also lists ingredients and possible traces of other allergens.