Who is this relevant to?

People with a strict sugar-free requirement

You’re looking for an on-the-go snack that meets the threshold for a sugar-free claim. A smaller portion or a less sweet flavour isn’t enough.

Travellers looking for a convenient portion to take with them

Packaging and portion size matter to you, and you might also consider a regular egg cake if sugar-free isn’t essential. Individual wrapping doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content.

People comparing wholegrain options and sugar content

You look at the type of flour and the fibre content, but want to assess the amount of sugars separately. A wholegrain label doesn’t mean an egg cake is sugar-free.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sugar-free is essential for you. Then compare the convenience of the packaging or the nutritional values of regular and wholegrain egg cakes.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free Check the claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a sugar-free claim means the product must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If sugar-free is a must for me, I don’t want to rely on the product name or portion size. For around 50% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Taking it with you and portion sizes Check whether your chosen variety is individually wrapped, and compare sugars per portion with sugars per 100 g. On a car journey, I want to be able to take a portion with me easily, even if I don’t need a sugar-free product. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience.
Wholegrain and nutritional values Compare fibre and sugars separately per 100 g; don’t infer the sugar content from the word ‘wholegrain’. I might consider a wholegrain egg cake for its ingredients and nutritional values, but I still want to know how much sugar it contains. For around 20% of consumers, this comparison matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholegrain means sugar-free

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s wholegrain egg cakes contain 31 g and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. The type of flour therefore doesn’t tell you whether a product is sugar-free.

    Compare fibre and sugars as separate values. If sugar-free is essential, check the claim and the amount of sugars on the exact packaging.

  • Assuming no added sugars means sugar-free

    A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes this claim from sugar-free, which means a limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    As well as checking the claim, read the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutrition information per 100 g.

  • Assuming individual wrapping is a nutritional benefit

    An individually wrapped cake can be handy on the go, but the packaging doesn’t change the ingredients. Jumbo lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g for Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with Milk Coating.

    Assess convenience and nutritional value separately. For your own portion, check the information per cake too.

  • Leaving allergen checks until you’re on the road

    Ingredients and allergens vary between egg cake varieties. A different pack or recipe could therefore affect your choice.

    If you need to avoid an allergen, read the label on the exact variety you’re taking with you before you set off.

Brands compared

For these brands, compare the exact egg cake or alternative mentioned. A brand name on its own tells you nothing about a sugar-free claim.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular and wholegrain egg cakes.

  • The product information gives the ingredients and nutritional values for both varieties.
  • Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both the regular and wholegrain egg cakes, so neither is sugar-free.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular and wholegrain own-brand egg cakes.

  • For its wholegrain variety, Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g, so you can compare fibre and sugars separately.
  • The regular variety contains 29.5 g of sugars per 100 g and the wholegrain variety 33.6 g per 100 g. Wholegrain isn’t a sugar-free option here.

Bolletje

Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are small, individually wrapped snacks.

  • According to Jumbo’s product information, the cakes are individually wrapped, which can be handy on a journey.
  • Jumbo lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety. The portion packaging doesn’t make it sugar-free.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12.

  • The number of cakes is useful when planning how many to take on your journey.
  • Only assess whether it meets a sugar-free requirement by checking the claim and nutrition information on the packaging you buy.

ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12.

  • The pack gives a clear number of cakes, which helps when planning portions.
  • Before deciding whether this variety meets a sugar-free requirement, check the ingredients and sugars per 100 g on the exact packaging.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, making it an alternative outside the egg cake category.

  • Verkade describes this biscuit as having ‘no added sugars’ and lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • No added sugars isn’t the same as sugar-free. Based on the value listed by Verkade, this biscuit doesn’t meet the threshold for a sugar-free claim.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a snack be called sugar-free?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a sugar-free claim can be used for a solid snack if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the claim and nutrition information on the packaging of the product you buy.

Is a biscuit with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No, the claim ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t mean that. For example, Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for its San Francisco Zero biscuit. It isn’t an egg cake either.

Can I choose a wholegrain egg cake if I want to eat sugar-free?

Not just because it says wholegrain: Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholegrain egg cake, while Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for its own. Compare the type of flour and fibre separately from the sugar-free claim.

Where can I check for allergens if I’m taking egg cakes with me?

Before you set off, read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo egg cakes mentioned here contain ingredients including egg and wheat, but ingredients and allergens can vary between products.