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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baguette and boiled egg is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.