Scotch eggs: Nutrition Facts and Calories
Scotch eggs are a popular snack or meal component, typically consisting of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and then fried or baked. Packaged Scotch eggs are available in various sizes and quantities. The ingredient list usually shows the types of meat used, such as pork, and the casing ingredients, including breadcrumbs. The nutrition label provides information on energy content, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, and sugars. For Scotch eggs, the primary nutritional considerations often relate to fat and saturated fat content, as well as salt. The NHS Eatwell Guide advises limiting intake of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Salt content is declared on UK nutrition labels, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day. Fibre content can vary depending on the type of breadcrumbs used. The presence of wholemeal or wholegrain ingredients in the breadcrumb coating may be indicated in the ingredient list. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
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