Essential waitrose Scotch eggs vs 2 Scotch Eggs
Overall, Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Essential waitrose Scotch eg... | 2 Scotch Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 239 kcal | 246 kcal |
| Fat | 15.4 g | 15.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 9.9 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Pork | Eggs, Gluten, Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 46% less sugar (0.5 g vs 0.9 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 62% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.8 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 23% more fiber (1.3 g vs 1 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 15% more protein (11.6 g vs 9.9 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Essential waitrose Scotch eggs
Free range whole _egg_ (34%), pork (32%), fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, rapeseed oil, pork fat, onion, salt, black pepper, white pepper, yeast extract, sage, nutmeg, marjoram, yeast, paprika.
2 Scotch Eggs
_Egg_ 37%, Pork 28%, Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Potato Starch, Dried Potato, Pork Fat, Salt, Sugar Beet Fibre, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Yeast Extract, Nutmeg, Sage, Marjoram, Yeast, Paprika Extract
FAQ
Which is healthier: Essential waitrose Scotch eggs or 2 Scotch Eggs?
Overall, Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has fewer calories: 239 kcal versus 246 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 0.9 g per 100 g.