Families with a strict sugar-free requirement
You’re looking for an egg cake that meets the sugar-free limit, not simply a product carrying a different sugar claim.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Families comparing fibre and portion sizes
A non-sugar-free egg cake could work for you, but you want to consider fibre, sugars per 100 g and portion size separately.
Families who need to choose gluten-free
First, check whether the specific egg cake meets your gluten-free requirement. You’ll also need to check its sugar content and any other allergens separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether sugar-free or gluten-free is essential. Then compare fibre and portion size if they’re relevant to your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | Check the sugars per 100 g: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a limit of no more than 0.5 g per 100 g for sugar-free. | For a school-holiday snack, I wouldn’t rely on words such as wholemeal if sugar-free is an essential requirement; this comes first for around 50% of consumers. |
| Fibre and portion size | Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, and check the weight of one egg cake. | If sugar-free isn’t essential, I want to weigh up which egg cake and portion to choose; an estimated 30% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Gluten-free options | Read the gluten-free labelling, ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging; assess sugars separately. | If gluten-free is essential, I first want to know whether the specific egg cake meets that requirement; for around 20% of consumers, it’s the first condition. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing wholemeal with sugar-free
Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Volkoren eierkoeken; Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. The wholemeal label doesn’t change their sugar content.
Use the nutrition information per 100 g to assess the sugar claim, and compare fibre as a separate feature.
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Reading ‘no added sugars’ as sugar-free
These are different claims. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the sugar-free limit is no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
Check both the exact claim and the stated amount of sugars per 100 g.
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Forgetting about other allergens when choosing gluten-free
A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you which other allergens may be relevant to your choice.
Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re actually buying.
Egg cake brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes.
- The product information makes comparisons possible: AH Volkoren eierkoeken lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Both AH Eierkoeken and AH Volkoren eierkoeken list 31 g of sugars per 100 g, so they don’t meet the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s sugar-free limit.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists products including wholemeal egg cakes and a gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland.
- Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The same wholemeal version lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the sugar content and other allergens separately for the gluten-free option.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12.
- The number of egg cakes per pack is stated.
- If you need a sugar-free option, check the nutrition information on the packaging.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a 360 g pack containing 12.
- The pack size and number of pieces are stated.
- Check the sugars per 100 g and the allergens on the packaging before choosing these egg cakes to meet a specific requirement.
Bolletje
Bolletje lists Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, a specific crisp variety.
- Bolletje provides an ingredients list for this variety.
- The list includes sugar, among other ingredients, so don’t assume it’s sugar-free from the product name.
Egg cakes and related products on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
When is an egg cake sugar-free?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sugar-free means that a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. So, when choosing an egg cake, check the nutrition information per 100 g.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?
No, these are different nutrition claims. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for sugar-free; check the sugar content even if the packaging carries a different sugar claim.
Is a wholemeal egg cake sugar-free?
Not just because it’s labelled wholemeal. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Volkoren eierkoeken, while Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren. Both figures are above the limit the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets for sugar-free.
Is a gluten-free egg cake also sugar-free?
Not automatically: gluten-free describes a different quality from sugar content. For the egg cake you choose, check both the nutrition information and the ingredients and other allergens on the current packaging.