Sharing a pack at breakfast
If several people are eating, the number of sponge cakes and the total weight matter more than just the front of the pack. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10, while Albert Heijn offers a pack with 12 portions.
Which size is right for you?
Families saving portions for later
If you also want to fill lunchboxes after weekend breakfast, look for mini sponge cakes or individually wrapped ones. Check how many pieces and how many grams are actually in the pack.
Comparing ingredients
If you’re choosing between regular, wholemeal and milk-coated sponge cakes, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Check the allergen information for the specific variety too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the sponge cakes are mainly for everyone to share at breakfast or for individual portions later. Then compare the weight and, if they matter to you, the nutritional information and allergens for each variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it’s for |
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| Enough to share | Check the number of pieces and the total weight. Jumbo lists 10 regular sponge cakes in 300 g; Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in 360 g. | If there are several people at the table, I want to know whether the pack has a portion for everyone. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having enough pieces to share. |
| Portions for later | Check whether they’re mini cakes or individually wrapped, and how much each portion weighs. Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken contains 10 portions of 25 g; Albert Heijn says Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is individually wrapped. | For lunchboxes, I want to be able to portion out smaller servings without using the whole pack at once. For around 23% of consumers, portioning is the biggest consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you choose, including any warnings about traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergen information must be available before purchase. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I want to be able to check what’s in these particular sponge cakes before buying them. Around 23% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken volkoren; Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g for Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren. | If I’m looking for a wholemeal sponge cake, I want to compare the fibre content without overlooking the rest of the nutritional information. For around 23% of consumers, this comparison is the main reason for choosing between varieties. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing only the number of pieces
A pack with more sponge cakes doesn’t necessarily have larger portions: the regular packs from Jumbo and Albert Heijn we looked at differ in both the number of pieces and the total weight.
Before choosing a pack for the weekend, consider how many people are eating and the weight of each portion.
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Assuming wholemeal means sugar-free or gluten-free
The wholemeal varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we looked at list sugars and ingredients containing gluten. The term wholemeal alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Check the nutritional information and current allergen information on the packaging for each product.
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Assuming all sponge cakes contain the same allergens
Regular, mini, wholemeal and milk-coated varieties contain different ingredients. For Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk, Albert Heijn also lists possible traces of nuts and sesame, among other things.
Check the packaging of the variety you’re buying, even if you already know the brand.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
AH offers regular sponge cakes in a 360 g pack with 12 portions, as well as a 360 g wholemeal variety.
- The wholemeal variety lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Compare the sugar and allergens for the specific variety too; the wholemeal label doesn’t replace those checks.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers regular sponge cakes in packs of 10, mini sponge cakes in packs of 10, and a 300 g wholemeal variety.
- These varieties offer different sizes to compare for regular breakfast portions and smaller portions for later.
- For its mini and wholemeal varieties, Jumbo lists ingredients including egg, gluten-containing ingredients, milk and soya.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crisp variety with a milk coating, sold as 10 individually wrapped cakes weighing 155 g in total.
- The individual wrappers make it easy to take a few with you.
- These aren’t large, regular sponge cakes. For this variety, Albert Heijn lists milk, soya, wheat and egg, as well as possible traces of nuts and sesame.
Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- The number of pieces and total weight are useful when planning breakfast for several people.
- Check the label in store for the current ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 12-piece pack of sponge cakes as an in-store product.
- The listed number of pieces helps you estimate how many you’ll need for breakfast.
- Check the pack in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sponge cakes do I need for breakfast with several people?
Choose a pack with enough pieces for the number of people eating and any portions you want to save for later. Jumbo lists 10 regular sponge cakes in 300 g; Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in 360 g.
Are mini sponge cakes handy for lunchboxes?
Mini sponge cakes can be handy if you want to portion out smaller servings in advance. Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken contains 10 portions of 25 g; also check the ingredients and nutritional information for this variety.
Are wholemeal sponge cakes gluten-free?
The wholemeal sponge cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we looked at aren’t gluten-free: their ingredients include cereals containing gluten. Check the current allergen information on the packaging for each variety.
Where can I find allergen information for pre-packed sponge cakes?
Allergen information should be shown on the label of pre-packed sponge cakes sold in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must also be available before purchase; check the details for the product you choose.
How should I store an opened pack of sponge cakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For the sponge cakes we looked at, Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack carefully after use; check the date and instructions on your own pack too.