Who are mini egg cakes handy for?

People who want one small snack after exercise

If you want to take one cake with you after the gym, a stated weight per piece makes it easier to compare mini portions. Jumbo and Albert Heijn both give a serving size for their mini egg cakes.

People planning a meal after their workout

You may want to know what a mini egg cake adds alongside your usual meal. Check the nutrition information per cake, especially if protein is an important point of comparison for you.

Shoppers looking for a small cake to take on the go

A crisp or individually wrapped egg cake can be handy to take with you. Be sure to compare the sugar per piece, allergens and availability of the exact variety you want.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the portion you actually want to eat. Then compare the nutrition information per piece and decide whether the cake is a snack or part of a meal after your workout.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
A consistent mini portion Compare the weight per cake and the number of cakes in the pack. Jumbo lists each mini as 25 g; Albert Heijn lists 28 g. If I want one measured cake after a workout, I want to choose my portion without splitting a larger cake. A consistent mini portion is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Protein alongside your snack Check the nutrition information per serving and what else you’re eating. Jumbo says one 25 g mini contains 2.2 g of protein. If the cake were my only food after an intense workout, I’d want to know how it fits alongside a regular meal. This is the most important consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Convenience, taste and allergens Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you’ve chosen. For crisp cakes, also compare the packaging and sugar per piece. When I’m out and about, I’m mainly looking for a small cake that’s easy to take with me. It also needs to suit my taste and any allergies. Around 17% of consumers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a mini egg cake as a full meal

    Jumbo lists 2.2 g of protein per 25 g mini. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, getting enough protein is important after intense exercise, and a regular meal can provide carbohydrates and protein.

    Decide whether you’re after a small snack or are also planning a meal after your workout. Consider the cake alongside whatever else you eat.

  • Comparing only the calories per piece

    According to Jumbo, one Bolletje Crisp Egg Cake with Milk Coating, weighing around 15.5 g, contains 58 kcal, 6.6 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. The calorie count alone doesn’t show these differences.

    Before comparing a crisp cake with a soft mini egg cake, also check the sugars, protein and ingredients per piece.

  • Assuming every variety is available to order online

    Albert Heijn says its Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake is only available in store.

    Check that the exact variety you want is available before planning your shopping.

    If you’re specifically looking for this small, crisp cake, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.

  • Assuming the label for one variety applies to another

    The allergens listed vary by product. Jumbo lists egg, wheat, milk and soya among the allergens in its mini egg cakes; for its Streeckgenoten variety, Albert Heijn also lists possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.

    Check the current label on the pack every time you buy, especially if you switch between a soft mini and a crisp variety.

Brands compared

Jumbo

Jumbo sells Mini Egg Cakes in packs of ten, with a stated serving size of 25 g per cake. Its range also includes a regular wholemeal egg cake.

  • Jumbo says each mini contains 78 kcal and 2.2 g of protein; the nutrition information can be compared per serving.
  • The wholemeal egg cake isn’t a mini. For the mini cakes, check the label for egg, wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.

Albert Heijn

AH Mini Egg Cakes are sold in packs of eight; Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 28 g. A regular wholemeal egg cake is also available.

  • For its mini cakes, Albert Heijn lists 64 g of carbohydrates, 38 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The wholemeal version isn’t a mini. Check the latest nutrition information on the pack, as product details can change.

Streeckgenoten

The Mini Crisp Egg Cake pack contains ten cakes and weighs 100 g. It’s a crisp variety for anyone looking for a particularly small piece.

  • The stated total weight works out at an average of 10 g per cake.
  • Albert Heijn says it’s only sold in store. The product information lists allergens and possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.

Bolletje

Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped, crisp cakes rather than classic soft mini egg cakes.

  • The individual wrapping makes it easy to take one with you.
  • According to Jumbo, one piece weighing around 15.5 g contains 6.6 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. So don’t compare this variety with soft mini egg cakes on size alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Is one mini egg cake enough for a meal after a workout?

Think of one mini egg cake as a snack, not a replacement for a full meal after an intense workout. Jumbo lists 2.2 g of protein per 25 g cake; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a regular meal after exercise can provide both carbohydrates and protein.

How do I compare mini egg cakes if I want one small portion?

Compare the weight and nutrition information per piece, not just the word ‘mini’. Jumbo lists each cake as 25 g and 78 kcal, while Albert Heijn lists its AH mini as 28 g. The ten Streeckgenoten cakes weigh 100 g in total; Albert Heijn says this variety is only available in store.

Which allergens should I check in mini egg cakes?

Read the current label on the specific egg cake you’re buying. Jumbo lists egg, wheat, milk and soya among the allergens in its mini cakes; for Streeckgenoten, Albert Heijn also mentions possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.