Who is this choice relevant to?

People who want a small snack shortly before setting off

If there isn’t much time between eating and training, you’ll want to check the portion size and decide what feels comfortable to eat.

Commuters who want to take one snack with them

An individually wrapped piece is handy if you want to pop an egg cake in your bag without having to split up a larger pack first.

Shoppers comparing the ingredients in egg cakes

Look beyond the front of the pack and compare regular, wholemeal and crisp versions by portion size, fibre, sugars, fats and allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

A small individually wrapped piece and a regular egg cake aren’t the same-sized snack. According to Jumbo’s product information, a portion of regular Jumbo Eierkoeken weighs 75 g, while a Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met Melklaagje weighs approximately 15.5 g per piece.

Regular soft egg cake

When: You want a larger, defined portion and still have some time between eating and training.

Trade-off: The 75 g portion of the Jumbo version reviewed is considerably larger than one crisp Bolletje egg cake, at approximately 15.5 g.

Crisp egg cake with a milk coating

When: You want to take one small, individually wrapped piece with you. According to Jumbo, the Bolletje version weighs approximately 15.5 g per piece.

Trade-off: The milk coating makes this different from a regular soft egg cake, so check the ingredients of this version separately.

Wholemeal egg cake

When: You want to compare wholemeal flour and fibre within this category, and you’re not eating immediately before training.

Trade-off: Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal version, compared with 1.9 g per 100 g for its regular version. If you’re eating shortly before exercise, consider what you can comfortably digest.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Timing and stomach comfort Consider how long you have until your workout alongside the portion size, and check the fat and fibre content per portion. I eat shortly before training and don’t want a large portion just before setting off. Stomach comfort is the main consideration for around 40% of consumers making this choice.
Taking a piece with you Check the weight per piece and whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped. I want to take one piece with me when I’m out and about, without splitting up a pack; for around 30% of consumers, portability is the deciding factor.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information, and compare sugars, fats and fibre per 100 g and per portion. I want to know what’s in my egg cake before taking it to training. For around 30% of consumers, the ingredients are the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘single bar’ means a standard portion size

    An individually wrapped crisp egg cake isn’t the same size as a regular egg cake. According to Jumbo, the Bolletje version reviewed weighs approximately 15.5 g per piece, compared with a 75 g portion of Jumbo Eierkoeken.

    Compare the weight and nutritional value of the amount you actually want to eat, rather than just the number of pieces in the pack.

  • Automatically choosing wholemeal just before training

    Jumbo lists more fibre per 100 g in its wholemeal egg cakes than in its regular version. That doesn’t automatically make the wholemeal version the right choice at every mealtime, especially if you’re prone to digestive discomfort when exercising soon after eating.

    Factor in when you’re eating, and check the fibre per portion on the label.

  • Assuming the name ‘egg cake’ tells you which allergens it contains

    The name doesn’t tell you what other ingredients a version contains. Bolletje lists egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten among the ingredients in its crisp egg cakes.

    Before eating one, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the specific version.

  • Assuming an online product page is an unchanging label

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. An online listing also doesn’t always tell you where a product is available: Lidl lists the Sondey Eierkoeken reviewed as available in store only.

    Before buying, check the current packaging and how you can get hold of the product.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a regular egg cake with a 75 g portion and a separate wholemeal version.

  • For the regular version, each portion contains 44.5 g of carbohydrates, 1.9 g of fat and 1.4 g of fibre.
  • The wholemeal version has a different composition and portion size, so compare the values for the version you want to eat.

Bolletje

According to Jumbo, the Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are sold in packs of ten individually wrapped pieces, weighing approximately 15.5 g each.

  • The individual wrapping makes it easy to take one small portion with you.
  • The milk coating and ingredients make this version different from a regular soft egg cake. Bolletje lists egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten among its ingredients.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several separate egg cake varieties, including regular, wholemeal and gluten-free options.

  • The range gives shoppers specific products to compare by ingredients and nutritional value.
  • Albert Heijn advises shoppers to read the packaging, as product information can change.

HEERLIJCK BANKET

ALDI Nederland lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of twelve.

  • The number of pieces is clearly stated, which is useful if you’re planning several snack breaks.
  • Check the pack for the nutritional values per piece and the allergens before comparing this version with other egg cakes.

Sondey

Lidl Nederland lists Sondey Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack containing twelve pieces.

  • The stated number of pieces can help you choose a pack for several occasions.
  • Lidl lists these egg cakes as available in store only; check the packaging there for ingredients and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat an egg cake shortly before exercise?

You can, as long as the timing and portion work for you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating a meal around two to three hours before exercise. If you eat closer to your workout, consider the size of your snack and what you can comfortably digest.

Is an individually wrapped crisp egg cake automatically a suitable pre-workout snack?

No. Individual wrapping mainly makes it easier to take one piece with you. According to Jumbo, a Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met Melklaagje weighs approximately 15.5 g and contains 9.7 g of carbohydrates per piece. Consider whether that portion fits into your own eating plan.

Should I look out for allergens other than egg in egg cakes?

Yes, allergens vary by version. Bolletje also lists milk, soya and cereals containing gluten in its crisp egg cakes. If you’re buying a specific product, check the current allergen information on the pack.

Is online product information enough to check ingredients and allergens?

Use the product page as a guide, but also check the current label on the egg cake you buy. Albert Heijn says that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.