Baguette vs. Boiled Egg
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Cooked Boiled Egg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
cooked
boiled egg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and boiled egg:
- Both baguette and boiled egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Baguette has 5.1 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Baguette has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than baguette.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and boiled egg are high in calories. Baguette has 75% more calories than boiled egg - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to boiled egg per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for boiled egg, 34:3:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 3% |
| Fat | 8% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 98% less carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baguette are made of 87% starch, 9% sugar and 4% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baguette and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both baguette and boiled egg are high in protein. Boiled egg has 17% more protein than baguette - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baguette has 5.1 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and boiled egg are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and baguette has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than baguette - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than baguette - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both baguette and boiled egg contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Baguette | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 0.064 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 1.398 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baguette and boiled egg are high in calcium. Baguette has a little more calcium (4%) than boiled egg by weight - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 229% more iron than boiled egg - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Baguette and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Baguette | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | 353 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than baguette per 100 grams. Both baguette and boiled egg contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baguette | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.038 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.078 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baguette and boiled egg contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baguette | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.149 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 1.188 G |
| Total | 0.79 G | 1.337 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and boiled egg are high in calories. Baguette has 80% more calories than boiled egg - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is baguette or boiled egg better for protein?
Both baguette and boiled egg are high in protein. Boiled egg has 20% more protein than baguette - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does baguette or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baguette are made of 90% starch, 10% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baguette or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both baguette and boiled egg are high in calcium. Baguette has a little more calcium ( 0%) than boiled egg by weight - baguette has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
Does baguette or boiled egg contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 230% more iron than boiled egg - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.