Scotch Egg vs Essential waitrose Scotch eggs
Overall, Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Scotch Egg | Essential waitrose Scotch eg... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 220 kcal | 239 kcal |
| Fat | 12.2 g | 15.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 11.6 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten | Eggs, Gluten, Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Scotch Egg has 21% less fat (12.2 g vs 15.4 g).
- Scotch Egg has 28% less saturated fat (3.4 g vs 4.7 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 39% less sugar (0.5 g vs 0.8 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has 23% more fiber (1.3 g vs 1 g).
- Essential waitrose Scotch eggs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Essential waitrose Scotch eggs lists: Pork.
Ingredients
Scotch Egg
Whole Egg (37%), British Pork (26%), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Pork Fat, Salt, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Yeast Extract, Sage, Marjoram, Paprika Extract, Yeast.
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Scotch Egg or Essential waitrose 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?
Scotch Egg has fewer calories: 220 kcal versus 239 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Essential waitrose Scotch eggs has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 0.8 g per 100 g.