When choosing wholemeal breakfast cake for your work-from-home lunch, compare the fibre and sugar per 100 g rather than relying on the word ‘wholemeal’. Peijnenburg lists 17 g of fibre and 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g for its no-added-sugar variety, compared with 5.1 g of fibre and 39 g of sugars for its standard wholemeal variety. The no-added-sugar variety contains xylitol, so read the usage warning. If convenience matters to you, check the packaging too.
You want breakfast cake as a quick part of your lunch and compare its fibre content per 100 g. Peijnenburg lists 17 g of fibre per 100 g for its no-added-sugar wholemeal variety and 5.1 g for its standard wholemeal variety.
You want to compare sugar content without assuming that ‘no added sugar’ means sugar-free. The Peijnenburg variety reviewed also carries a warning about the sweetener xylitol.
You want a pack for several working-from-home days that you don’t have to slice yourself. The wholemeal varieties reviewed from PLUS, ALDI and Lidl are listed in 485 g packs; check which variety is actually available to buy.
Start by comparing the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the ingredients and packaging information. This helps you weigh up differences in fibre or sugars against the convenience of a pre-sliced pack.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g and check which wholemeal flour is listed in the ingredients. | If fibre is my priority at lunchtime, I want to compare the figures rather than rely on the word ‘wholemeal’. For around 40% of consumers, fibre content is the most important factor. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. If you’re considering a variety with sweeteners, check the ingredients and usage warning too. | I want a sweet slice of breakfast cake, but I choose mainly based on the sugar content and want to know which sweeteners it contains. Sugars are also the first consideration for around 40% of consumers. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the pack weight, whether the cake is sliced and where you can buy the variety you’ve chosen. | For my work-from-home days, I want a pre-sliced pack that’s easy to buy. For around 20% of consumers, that practical convenience comes first. |
Peijnenburg lists 39 g of sugars per 100 g for its standard wholemeal variety; PLUS lists 34.1 g per 100 g for its wholemeal breakfast cake. So the word ‘wholemeal’ is no substitute for comparing sugar content.
For the varieties you’re considering, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure and compare values on the same basis, preferably per 100 g.
The Peijnenburg no-added-sugar variety reviewed contains xylitol. The label warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect and states that xylitol is not suitable for animals.
Read the usage warning before choosing this variety and keep the product out of reach of pets.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume that every breakfast cake contains iodine from baker’s salt.
Check the product-specific information if iodine content is important to your choice.
Peijnenburg offers both a standard wholemeal breakfast cake and a no-added-sugar wholemeal variety.
Albert Heijn lists its own wholemeal breakfast cake, including a pre-sliced variety.
PLUS lists its own pre-sliced wholemeal breakfast cake in a 485 g pack.
ALDI lists sliced wholemeal breakfast cake by Koek & Bakker in a 485 g pack.
This pre-sliced wholemeal breakfast cake suits anyone looking for a pack that’s ready to eat at work-from-home lunchtime. Check the nutritional information on the packaging if fibre or sugars will determine your choice.
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An option if you’re looking for pre-sliced wholemeal breakfast cake for your work-from-home lunch.
Pack size: 485 g. Before choosing based on fibre, sugars or ingredients, check the nutritional information per 100 g and the latest allergen declaration on the packaging.
No. Peijnenburg lists 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g for the wholemeal no-added-sugar variety reviewed. It also contains xylitol, so check the nutritional information, ingredients and usage warning.
No. The Peijnenburg and PLUS varieties reviewed list rye. Always check the latest ingredients and allergen declaration on the packaging of the breakfast cake you want to buy.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So don’t assume a breakfast cake contains iodine unless you’ve checked the product-specific information.
Reseal the packaging securely after opening and follow the storage advice on the pack. Peijnenburg says its breakfast cake can be stored in a sealed container or tin.
