Comparison

Hard Boiled Eggs vs 2 Scotch Eggs

Overall, Hard Boiled Eggs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 9 of our comparison points versus 1.

Better choice
Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard Boiled Eggs

Great Day Farms · 9 oz
a NOVA 3
2 Scotch Eggs

2 Scotch Eggs

Chef Select · 227g
c NOVA 4

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientHard Boiled Eggs2 Scotch Eggs
Nutri-Score a c
NOVA group 3 4
Calories 136 kcal 233 kcal
Fat 9.1 g 14.5 g
Saturated fat 3.4 g 4.8 g
Sugars 0 g 0.6 g
Salt 0.3 g 0.8 g
Fiber 0 g 1.5 g
Protein 13.6 g 10.7 g
Additives20
AllergensEggsGluten

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Hard Boiled Eggs has 41% fewer calories (136 kcal vs 233 kcal).
  • Hard Boiled Eggs has 37% less fat (9.1 g vs 14.5 g).
  • Hard Boiled Eggs has 29% less saturated fat (3.4 g vs 4.8 g).
  • Hard Boiled Eggs has no sugar, while 2 Scotch Eggs has 0.6 g.
  • Hard Boiled Eggs has 55% less salt (0.3 g vs 0.8 g).
  • 2 Scotch Eggs has 100% more fiber (1.5 g vs 0 g).
  • Hard Boiled Eggs has 22% more protein (13.6 g vs 10.7 g).
  • Hard Boiled Eggs has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Hard Boiled Eggs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only Hard Boiled Eggs lists: Eggs.
  • Only 2 Scotch Eggs lists: Gluten.

Ingredients

Hard Boiled Eggs

Eggs, water, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative).

2 Scotch Eggs

Pork sausage meat filled with a whole egg and coated in breadcrumbs Ingredients 37% Hard Boiled Egg, 28% Pork, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Potato Starch, Salt, Dried Potato, Pork Fat, Sugar Beet Fibre, White Pepper, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Black Pepper, Yeast Extract, Dried Sage, Dried Marjoram, Yeast, Ground Paprika. Allergy Advice For allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in bold.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Hard Boiled Eggs or 2 Scotch Eggs?

Overall, Hard Boiled 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?

Hard Boiled Eggs has fewer calories: 136 kcal versus 233 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Hard Boiled Eggs has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.6 g per 100 g.

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