Egg Noodles vs. Boiled Egg
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles 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
cooked
egg noodles
versus
cooked
boiled egg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and boiled egg:
- Both egg noodles and boiled egg are high in calories.
- Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Egg noodle has 6.8 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Egg noodle has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than egg noodle.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and boiled egg are high in calories. Egg noodle is very similar to egg noodle for calories - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to boiled egg per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for boiled egg, 34:3:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 3% |
| Fat | 14% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Egg noodle has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg noodles and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 177% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg noodle has 6.8 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and boiled egg are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and egg noodle has 92% less cholesterol than boiled egg - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 23 times more Vitamin A than egg noodle - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than egg noodle - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both egg noodles and boiled egg contain significant amounts of folate.
| Egg Noodles | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 0.064 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 1.398 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 317% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Egg noodles and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Boiled egg has 232% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg 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, both egg noodles and boiled egg contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Egg Noodles | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 353 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than egg noodle per 100 grams. Both egg noodles and boiled egg contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Noodles | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.038 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.078 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Boiled Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 1.188 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.149 G |
| Total | 0.523 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: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and boiled egg are high in calories. Egg noodle is quite similar to egg noodle for calories - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is egg noodles or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 180% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does egg noodles or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.