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Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich
Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich by Tesco provides 196 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 9.4 g of protein. That is 43% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Egg sandwiches category and comes in a 2 sandwiches (180g) pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 180g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | 353 kcal | 232 −16% | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 10.4 g | 13% | 11.2 −48% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 2.8 −51% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.8 g | 46.4 g | 17% | 22.5 +14% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 2.2 g | 2.1 −43% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 3.1 g | 11% | 1.6 +6% |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 16.9 g | 34% | 9.8 −5% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.5 g | 1 −19% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 22 Egg sandwiches products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other egg sandwiches
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
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.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMustard
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 2 sandwiches (180g)
- Serving size
- 180g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 50436705
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich?
Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich contains 196 kcal per 100 g and about 353 kcal per serving (180g).
How much sugar is in Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich?
Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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