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Scotch Egg

Name: Scotch Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ¼ large Egg; 4 oz Ground beef; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tbsp Hot sauce; ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¾ tbsp Whole wheat flour; ¼ cup Breadcrumbs; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tbsp Mayonnaise; ¼ tbsp Sour cream; ¼ tbsp Dijon mustard

Per 1 serving · 238 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

623

31%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
32g
21% of calories
Carbs
26g
17% of calories
Fat
43g
63% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Scotch Egg (238 g) has 623 calories, with 32 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 43 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (64% DV), thiamine (32% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (44% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 52%, 65% and 106% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

262cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.2g

Net carbs

23g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein64%
Thiamine32%
Riboflavin (B2)44%
Niacin43%
Vitamin B640%
Vitamin B12128%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A12%
Vitamin E15%
Vitamin K17%
Folate (B9)18%
Calcium12%
Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium52%
Saturated fat65%
Cholesterol106%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 35 min

1
Place all but one of the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool completely, peel, and set aside.
2
Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
3
Beat the remaining egg in a shallow bowl. Place the flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
4
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, garlic, half of the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
5
Divide the meat into equal portions for each serving. Flatten each into a patty, set a peeled egg on top, and gently wrap the meat around to seal.
6
Coat each wrapped egg in flour, dip in the beaten egg, then roll in bread crumbs to cover.
7
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the coated eggs on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
8
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until the meat is cooked through, 15–20 minutes.
9
Stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and the remaining hot sauce.
10
Slice each Scotch egg into quarters and serve warm with the sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (238 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	110 μg	12%
Vitamin C	3 mg	4%
Vitamin D	1 μg	9%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	20 μg	17%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	32%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	44%
Niacin	7 mg	43%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	40%
Folate (B9)	70 μg	18%
Vitamin B12	3 μg	128%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	34%
Choline	258 mg	47%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	119 mg	12%
Iron	5 mg	63%
Potassium	503 mg	11%
Magnesium	50 mg	12%
Phosphorus	380 mg	54%
Zinc	6 mg	56%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	1 mg	25%
Selenium	48 μg	88%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.4 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.3 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	6 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	26 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	19 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	6 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	109 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	19 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.5 g	—
Total omega 6	4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 623 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

118min
Walking (3.5 mph)
75min
Cycling (moderate)
52min
Running (6 mph)
88min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Scotch Egg?

One serving of Scotch Egg (1 serving) has 623 calories, which works out to 262 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Scotch Egg high in protein?

It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (64% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Scotch Egg keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 17% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Scotch Egg?

1190 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Scotch Egg?

2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (238 g)

Calories623

% Daily Value*

Total fat 43g	55%
Saturated fat 13g	65%
Trans fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 317mg	106%
Sodium 1,190mg	52%
Total carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary fiber 2g	7%
Total sugars 2.2g
Protein 32g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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