Who is this choice for?

Families with a strict sugar-free requirement

For you, the amount of sugars per 100 g is what matters, not just the words ‘no added sugars’. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Families stocking up on egg cakes

You look at the number of pieces and the pack size, but assess the sugar content separately. The standard and wholemeal egg cakes mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo aren’t sugar-free options.

Families considering a different type of biscuit, too

If you don’t need a soft egg cake, you could consider a biscuit with no added sugars. Even then, check the sugars per 100 g, the ingredients and any warnings.

What should you look for when choosing?

When doing the family food shop, first decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a strict requirement. Only then compare pack sizes or consider a different type of biscuit: neither tells you anything about the sugar content on its own.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Strictly sugar-free Check that the nutritional information lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, and that the product is actually an egg cake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets this limit for ‘sugar-free’. If I’m looking for a genuinely sugar-free egg cake, ‘no added sugars’ isn’t enough on its own. Around 45% of consumers put this strict requirement first.
Family-sized supply Compare the number of pieces and the pack size once you’ve established whether the product meets your sugar requirement. For a family that often eats egg cakes, practical packaging matters, even if sugar-free is no longer a strict requirement. Around 27% of consumers put having enough in stock first.
Egg cake or alternative Check the product type, sugars per 100 g, ingredients and warnings on the packaging. If I’m considering a biscuit instead of a soft egg cake, I want to know which ingredients and warnings apply. This is the most important consideration for around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    A biscuit with no added sugars may still contain sugars. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s limit for ‘sugar-free’ is no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    If sugar-free is a strict requirement, check the amount of sugars per 100 g in the nutritional information.

  • Assuming wholemeal egg cakes are sugar-free

    Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for the wholemeal egg cakes mentioned, while Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for its wholemeal version. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t answer your question about sugar.

    Check the type of grain and the amount of sugars separately on the label.

  • Choosing a large pack before reading the label

    A pack with lots of egg cakes is handy for a family, but the pack size doesn’t tell you whether its contents are sugar-free.

    Before stocking up, check the current nutritional information on the packaging, then look at the number of pieces.

  • Overlooking warnings on a biscuit alternative

    Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit containing maltitols. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    When choosing an alternative, read the ingredients and usage warnings, as well as checking the amount of sugars per 100 g.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists standard and wholemeal egg cakes. If you have a strict sugar-free requirement, the nutritional information for the specific version you choose is particularly important.

  • The product information lists the pack size and nutritional values per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both the standard and wholemeal egg cakes mentioned.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, among other options. Compare the nutritional information on the specific pack.

  • There are different pack sizes and varieties to compare by pack size.
  • Jumbo lists 29.5 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard egg cakes mentioned and 33.6 g per 100 g for the wholemeal version.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje is a specific type of egg cake, not a proven sugar-free option.

  • The product name makes it clear that these are crisp egg cakes with a milk coating.
  • Jumbo lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g for this version.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugar, not an egg cake.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information states 0% added sugar; Jumbo lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • So this biscuit isn’t sugar-free. It contains maltitols, and the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Lidl

Lidl lists a pack of 12 egg cakes, which could be useful if you’re shopping for several family members.

  • The number of pieces is clearly stated.
  • Check the sugars per 100 g on the packaging before considering these egg cakes a sugar-free option.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of pieces and total weight help you plan your family’s supplies.
  • For a strict sugar-free choice, check the amount of sugars per 100 g on the current label.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an egg cake with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No, not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. So check the nutritional information, even if the packaging says ‘no added sugars’.

Are the egg cakes mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard and wholemeal egg cakes mentioned. Jumbo lists 29.5 g per 100 g for the standard version and 33.6 g per 100 g for the wholemeal version. None of these values meets the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s limit for ‘sugar-free’.

Is Verkade San Francisco Zero a sugar-free egg cake?

No. It’s a biscuit, not an egg cake, and Jumbo lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. The product information also mentions maltitols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Should I check for allergens when choosing based on sugar content?

Yes. The amount of sugars per 100 g and the allergen information answer different questions. Check both on the current label for the specific egg cake or biscuit alternative you want to buy.