Who should consider the size?

If you want to choose a single portion

If you want to have one cake late in the evening, knowing the weight per piece and whether it’s individually wrapped makes it easier to keep track of your portion.

If you’re looking for a soft egg cake

AH Mini and Jumbo Mini are soft mini egg cakes. Their stated portions of 28 and 25 g respectively are larger than those of the crisp options listed.

If you need to check allergens

The products listed include ingredients such as egg, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, milk and soya. Before eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the option you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how large you want one snack portion to be. Then compare the nutritional information and check that the texture and option you want are available in the way you plan to shop.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size Compare the weight per portion and check whether the cakes are individually wrapped; the weight of the whole pack isn’t the same as the portion size. If I want one cake late in the evening without weighing it myself, I want to know in advance how big it is. For around 33% of consumers, having a clearly defined portion comes first.
Nutritional value Check the energy, sugars and saturated fat per portion you plan to eat and per 100 g. When choosing a snack, I want to see what’s in one cake and how the ingredients compare across options. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers.
Texture and place of purchase Check whether the cake is soft or crisp, and whether the option you want is available from your shop or preferred ordering channel. I’m looking for a particular texture and want to be able to buy that option through the channel I use. Around 20% of consumers prioritise texture and availability.
Allergens Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warning about possible traces on the current packaging. If I need to avoid an allergen, I can’t rely on the product name or an earlier product description alone. For around 20% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all mini egg cakes are the same size

    Albert Heijn, Jumbo and the crisp options listed state portions ranging from around 10 to 28 g. So one cake doesn’t represent the same amount across all products.

    Compare the grams per portion before relying on the ‘mini’ label.

  • Assuming a small piece has a different nutritional make-up

    Bolletje Crisp with milk coating lists 58 kcal per piece of around 15.5 g and 42 g of sugars per 100 g. Portion size and nutritional make-up are two different comparisons.

    Use the value per piece to check the amount you’re eating, and the value per 100 g to compare the make-up of different options.

  • Using a product page instead of the label

    Ingredients can change. This is especially important if you need to avoid an allergen.

    Check the allergen information on the packaging before eating, even if you’ve bought the cake before.

  • Assuming every option is available through the same channel

    Albert Heijn listed Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake as an in-store product. That doesn’t mean an option you see in a shop is automatically available to order online.

    Check where the specific option you want is currently sold.

Brands and ranges to consider

The differences below apply to the egg cakes listed, not to each brand’s full range.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Mini egg cakes in 8 portions of 28 g, as well as Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake in 10 portions from a 100 g pack.

  • The range includes both a soft mini egg cake and a smaller crisp option.
  • Check where it’s sold: the Streeckgenoten option listed was only available in store.

Jumbo

Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes contains 10 pieces, with a stated portion size of 25 g.

  • Jumbo provides nutritional information per portion, including 78 kcal per 25 g.
  • Check the current packaging and availability of the option you choose.

Bolletje

Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating contains 10 individually wrapped crisp pieces of around 15.5 g.

  • The individual wrapping makes it easy to set one portion aside.
  • The crisp cake with milk coating has a different texture and nutritional make-up from a soft mini egg cake.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12.

  • An option to consider if mini size isn’t a must.
  • Check the weight per piece on the packaging before comparing these egg cakes with mini portions.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • A regular egg cake to compare if you’re not specifically looking for a mini egg cake.
  • Check the portion size on the label; mini egg waffles are a different type of product.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of these mini egg cakes has the smallest stated portion?

Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake has the smallest stated portion in this comparison: 10 portions from 100 g, or around 10 g each on average. Bolletje Crisp with milk coating lists around 15.5 g per piece; Jumbo Mini and AH Mini list portions of 25 and 28 g respectively.

Does ‘mini’ tell you anything about the nutritional value of an egg cake?

No. ‘Mini’ describes the size and doesn’t say anything about the nutritional make-up. Check the nutritional information per piece for the portion you’ve chosen, and per 100 g to compare different recipes.

Which allergens should I check on the packaging?

Check the current packaging for any allergens relevant to you. The options listed include ingredients such as egg, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, milk and soya; Streeckgenoten also states that its product may contain nuts, sesame and lupin. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label.

How should I store an opened pack of mini egg cakes?

Follow the storage and best-before information on the packaging of your product. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Mini in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after use; Jumbo says to store Jumbo Mini in a dry, dark place.