Who is this choice relevant to?

If you want to grab one cake

You’re looking for a small, measured late-night snack and want to know whether each cake has its own wrapper. Check how many are in the pack, too: individually wrapped doesn’t mean the cakes are sold separately.

If you compare nutritional values

You compare portion sizes and nutritional information, including fibre, sugars and fats. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and the Bolletje variety sold by Albert Heijn list different values for the egg cakes in this comparison, so the variety and basis of comparison matter.

If you’re stocking up at home

You want to know how many cakes are in a pack and how to store them once opened. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI all offer packs containing several cakes.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the sales packaging: a wrapper around each cake doesn’t necessarily mean you can buy just one. Then compare the portion size and nutritional information for the variety you’re considering.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
One measured cake Check how many cakes are in a pack and whether each one has its own wrapper. Separately check whether they’re available to buy individually. For a late-night snack, I want to be able to grab one cake without taking several out of the pack. An estimated 40% of consumers prioritise a measured portion.
Fibre and nutritional information Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g and per actual portion; check the ingredients, too. When choosing between standard and wholemeal, I want to know how the nutritional values differ for my portion. An estimated 30% of consumers consider this comparison most important.
Stocking up and storage Check the number of cakes, storage advice and instructions for an opened pack. If I want to have an egg cake on other evenings, too, I want to know how to store the rest. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise having a supply at home.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an individual wrapper means you can buy one separately

    Albert Heijn describes Bolletje crumbly egg cake with milk as individually wrapped, but sells the cakes in a pack of ten. That matters if you only want to buy one.

    Check both whether each cake has its own wrapper and the sales format and number of cakes on the product page or packaging.

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 31 g and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal egg cakes. Albert Heijn’s standard egg cake also contains 31 g per 100 g.

    Compare fibre and sugars on the same basis, then check the weight of the cake you’ll actually eat.

  • Reading only the front of the pack

    A description such as ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you at a glance the portion size, full nutritional values or ingredients of the variety you’ve chosen.

    Read the nutritional information and ingredients list on the current packaging, especially if you need to avoid certain allergens.

  • Assuming a temporary in-store listing means a product is always available

    Lidl Netherlands’ listing for egg cakes applies to the in-store period from 5 to 11 October 2026. It doesn’t tell you whether they’ll be available after that.

    Check the current in-store listing before making a trip specifically for this pack.

Brands compared

Bolletje

Albert Heijn lists Bolletje crumbly egg cake with milk as a pack of ten cakes weighing around 15.5 g each, individually wrapped.

  • The individual wrappers make it easy to take one cake from the pack; the label lists 65 kcal per cake.
  • This variety has a milk coating. Albert Heijn lists 42 g of sugars and 12 g of fats per 100 g, and names cereals containing gluten, egg, soya and milk among the allergens.

Albert Heijn

For its standard and wholemeal egg cakes, Albert Heijn lists 360 g packs containing twelve 30 g portions.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the standard variety contains 1.4 g of fibre per 100 g and the wholemeal variety 3.5 g per 100 g.
  • Both varieties included in this comparison list 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the label for ingredients such as wheat, egg, milk and soya, too.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a range of egg cakes, including standard, mini and wholemeal varieties, in multipacks.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes.
  • The wholemeal variety also lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g; the standard four-pack included in this comparison lists 29.5 g per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of twelve, weighing 360 g in total.

  • The number of cakes and total weight are listed, so you can assess the pack size.
  • Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists egg cakes in a pack of twelve for a limited in-store period.

  • The listing states how many cakes are in each pack.
  • The stated in-store period runs from 5 to 11 October 2026. Check current availability and the label on the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you buy an individually wrapped egg cake separately?

Not necessarily: an individual wrapper and being sold separately are two different things. Albert Heijn sells Bolletje crumbly egg cake with milk in a pack of ten individually wrapped cakes. Check the sales format if you only want to buy one.

What should I look for when comparing fibre?

Compare the fibre content per 100 g, then consider the portion you eat. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal variety and 1.4 g for its standard variety; Jumbo lists 3.9 g per 100 g for the wholemeal variety included in this comparison. Check the other nutritional information, too.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label for the specific egg cake. The varieties described here list egg and wheat or other cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients; milk and soya are also listed for several varieties. Don’t assume a product has the same ingredients as another brand or variety.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you bought. For the varieties included in this comparison, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also says to close the pack securely after use.

Can I compare the nutritional values of different egg cakes directly?

Yes, as long as you use the same basis for comparison and then check the actual portion size. For example, compare values per 100 g, but bear in mind that the Bolletje crumbly egg cake with milk included here weighs around 15.5 g per cake, while Albert Heijn lists 30 g portions for its standard egg cakes.