Scotch Egg — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
Scotch Egg — 260 kcal, 12.0g protein and 15.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 113g serving.
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Nutrition: Scotch Egg (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 113g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Protein | 12.0g | 13.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.0g | 16.9g |
| of which sugars | 1.0g | 1.1g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 19.2g |
| Fibre | 1.5g | 1.7g |
| Salt | 1.2g | 1.4g |
Typical values for generic scotch egg; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
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Is Scotch Egg keto-friendly?
In moderation. Scotch Egg has 15.0g of carbs per 100g — low enough for a low-carb diet, but a large portion could use up much of a strict keto day's allowance.
Is Scotch Egg a good source of protein?
Not especially. Scotch Egg provides 12.0g of protein per 100g — around 13.6g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, scotch egg is low in sugar (1.0g/100g) and moderate in salt (1.2g/100g), with 1.5g of fibre. At 260 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels