Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich vs Ham hock & Chunky egg
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich | Ham hock & Chunky egg |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 196 kcal | 207 kcal |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 10.9 g |
| Additives | 3 | 20 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Mustard | Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich has 36% less fat (5.8 g vs 9 g).
- Ham hock & Chunky egg has 50% less sugar (0.6 g vs 1.2 g).
- Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich has 18% more fiber (1.7 g vs 1.4 g).
- Ham hock & Chunky egg has 14% more protein (10.9 g vs 9.4 g).
- Only Ham hock & Chunky egg lists: Pork.
Ingredients
Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich
Hard-Boiled Egg (37%), Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Malted Wheat Flakes, Rapeseed Oil, Salad Cress, Wheat Bran, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Yeast, Malted Barley Flour, Pasteurised Egg, Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Malted Wheat Flour, Black Pepper, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Palm Oil, Brown Mustard Seeds.
Ham hock & Chunky egg
White Bread (40%) (Wheat Flour (with added Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water Salt Yeast Emulsifers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono - and Diacetyltartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Spirit Vinegar, Wheat Protein, Rapeseed Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Wheat Flour), Egg Mayonnaise (27%) (Boiled Egg (Free Range Eggs, Preserving Solution (Water, Citric Acid, Tri-Sodium Citrate)), Thick Mayonnaise (Rapeseed Oil, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Sugar, Thickener (Modified Starch), Salt Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gurn), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Flavourings, Colour (Beta Carotene), Antioxidant (Calcium Disodium EDTA)), Black Pepper, Salt (Salt Anti-Caking Agent (Sodium Ferrocyanide))), Ham Hock (22%) (Pork (made with 100g Raw Pork per 100g Ham Hock), Salt, Dextrose, Stabilisers (Diphosphates, Triphosphates), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite)), English Mustard Mayonnaise (7%) (Thick & Creamy Mayonnaise (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Thickener (Modified Starch), Sugar Salt Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Flavouring Colour (Beta Carotene)), English Mustard (Water, Mustard Flour (20%), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Salt, Mustard Bran (4%), Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid), Turmeric, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum)), Spinach (4%).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich or Ham hock & Chunky egg?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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?
Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich has fewer calories: 196 kcal versus 207 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Ham hock & Chunky egg has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 1.2 g per 100 g.