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 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Essential waitrose Scotch eg... | 2 Scotch Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 239 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Fat | 15.4 g | 19 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 14 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| 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 11% fewer calories (239 kcal vs 270 kcal).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 19% less fat (15.4 g vs 19 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 13% less saturated fat (4.7 g vs 5.4 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 23% more fiber (1.3 g vs 1 g).
- 2 Scotch Eggs has 17% more protein (14 g vs 11.6 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has the better Nutri-Score.
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
Pork 54%, _Egg_ 32%, Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Malted _Wheat_ Flakes, Sea Salt, Sage, Yeast, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Salt
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 270 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
2 Scotch Eggs has less sugar: 0.4 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.