When choosing a mini egg cake for a late-night snack, start by checking the weight of each cake: the varieties compared here range from around 10 g to 28 g per cake. The smallest is crisp; if you want a soft egg cake, you’ll need a larger portion. Then compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the packaging for allergens in the exact variety.
You want to be able to grab one cake late in the evening and know in advance how much you’re having. Check the weight per cake, not just the word ‘mini’: for the varieties compared, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Streeckgenoten list portions of 28 g, 25 g and around 10 g respectively.
You want to compare energy, sugars and fibre across varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the nutritional values per 100 g for this; then check how much you actually have per cake.
You want to know which allergens are in the exact variety before buying, and whether there are warnings about possible traces. Check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before.
First decide what size portion per cake suits your late-night snack. Then compare labels on the same basis and check the allergens before choosing a variety.
| What to look for | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Portion per cake | Check the number of cakes and the weight per cake. Albert Heijn lists 28 g for AH Mini, Jumbo lists 25 g for Jumbo Mini, and the 100 g pack from Streeckgenoten contains 10 cakes. | If I want just one cake late in the evening, I want to know how much that one weighs. A measured portion is the priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Nutritional values | Compare similar varieties per 100 g for energy, sugars and fibre; then check the amount per cake. | When I’m choosing between varieties, I want to compare their labels on the same basis. Comparing nutritional values is the main priority for roughly 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the current packaging for both the listed allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | When choosing a cake, I need to know first which allergens it contains and which traces may be present. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists 28 g per AH Mini egg cake, while Jumbo lists 25 g per Jumbo Mini egg cake. The 100 g pack from Streeckgenoten contains 10 crisp cakes, which works out at around 10 g each.
Check the weight per cake. If only the total weight is given, divide it by the number of cakes to work out how many you want to have.
Manufacturers set their own portion sizes. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, this can make comparisons based on the stated portion confusing.
Compare energy, sugars and fibre per 100 g first. Then use the weight per cake to work out how much you want to eat.
The mini varieties compared list egg, gluten or wheat, milk and soya. Streeckgenoten also lists possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety on the current packaging, even if you’re buying it again.
Albert Heijn lists the Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake compared here as available in store only.
Before buying, check whether your preferred variety and pack size are available from your store or delivery service.
AH Mini egg cakes are soft mini egg cakes sold in a pack of eight, with a stated portion size of 28 g.
Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes have a stated portion size of 25 g. Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes are a separate, non-mini alternative with a portion size of 30 g.
According to Albert Heijn, the Mini Crisp Egg Cake contains 10 cakes in a 100 g pack, which works out at around 10 g per cake.
The Bolletje variety compared is a crisp egg cake with cinnamon, for anyone looking for a different texture and flavour from a soft mini egg cake.
ALDI lists free-range egg cakes from HEERLIJCK BANKET in a pack of 12. This is a standard-size alternative to consider alongside mini egg cakes.
The Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake works out at around 10 g per cake: Albert Heijn lists 10 cakes in 100 g. Bear in mind its crisp texture and the note that this variety is available in store only. For soft mini egg cakes, Jumbo and Albert Heijn list 25 g and 28 g per portion respectively.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g first, then check how much you have per cake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g because manufacturers set their own portion sizes; a smaller stated portion doesn’t change the nutritional values per 100 g.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety on the current packaging. The three mini varieties compared here list egg, gluten or wheat, milk and soya; Streeckgenoten also lists possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
Consider a wholemeal egg cake if fibre matters more to you than a smaller size. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cake, compared with 1.5 g for AH Mini and 1.7 g for Jumbo Mini. The Jumbo wholemeal variety isn’t a mini and has a stated portion size of 30 g.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. Albert Heijn says to store AH Mini in a cool, dry place and close the pack securely after use; Jumbo says to store Jumbo Mini in a dry, dark place.
