Egg vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and egg are high in calories.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than ketchup, however, ketchup contains more beta-carotene and lycopene than egg.
- Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, ketchup contains more niacin.
- Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Ketchup has 222.2 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and egg are high in calories. Egg has 42% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ketchup per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 96% |
| Fat | 62% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than egg - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and egg has 98% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ketchup has 222.2 times less saturated fat than egg - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and ketchup are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and ketchup has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has more Vitamin C than egg - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 515% more Vitamin A than ketchup - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than ketchup - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, ketchup contains more niacin. Both egg and ketchup contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 273% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 400% more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than egg - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than ketchup per 100 grams, however, ketchup contains more beta-carotene and lycopene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 161 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 316 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Egg | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Egg | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.039 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and egg are high in calories. Egg has 40% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is ketchup or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does ketchup or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.