Comparing Assemble at Home vs. Heat ‘n Serve Egg White and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
Introduction
As someone without specialized knowledge in finance, nutrition, or culinary arts, I often find myself debating the benefits of convenience foods versus homemade meals. In this blog post, we’ll explore the cost and nutritional differences between assemble-at-home breakfast sandwiches and heat ‘n serve egg white and turkey sausage breakfast sandwiches. We’ll compare both full price and sale prices, and examine their nutritional values. Note that time and utility costs are not included in this comparison.
Cost Comparison
Assemble at Home Breakfast Sandwiches:
- Ingredients Needed:
- Croissants: $3.00 for four croissants ($0.75 per croissant)
- Turkey Sausage Patties: $7.99 full price / $7.49 sale price for 26 patties ($0.31 full price / $0.29 sale price per patty)
- Cheddar Cheese Slices: $3.99 full price / $1.97 sale price for 10 slices ($0.40 full price / $0.20 sale price per slice)
- Eggs: $3.99 full price / $2.47 sale price for 12 eggs ($0.33 full price / $0.21 sale price per egg)
- Full Price Per Sandwich:
- Croissant: $0.75
- Turkey Sausage Patty: $0.31
- Cheddar Cheese Slice: $0.40
- Egg: $0.33
- Total: $1.79 per sandwich
- Sale Price Per Sandwich:
- Croissant: $0.75
- Turkey Sausage Patty: $0.29
- Cheddar Cheese Slice: $0.20
- Egg: $0.21
- Total: $1.45 per sandwich
Heat ‘n Serve Egg White and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches:
- Full Price: $10.00 for four sandwiches ($2.50 per sandwich)
- Sale Price: $6.00 for four sandwiches ($1.50 per sandwich)
Nutritional Comparison
Assemble at Home Breakfast Sandwich:
- Croissant:
- Total Carbs: 23g
- Net Carbs: 23g
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 4g
- Calories: 200
- Turkey Sausage Patty:
- Total Carbs: 1g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Calories: 60
- Cheddar Cheese Slice:
- Total Carbs: 0g
- Net Carbs: 0g
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Calories: 90
- Egg:
- Total Carbs: 1g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Calories: 78
- Total Nutritional Value:
- Total Carbs: 25g
- Net Carbs: 25g
- Fat: 24g
- Protein: 38g
- Calories: 428
Heat ‘n Serve Egg White and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich:
- Total Carbs: 29g
- Net Carbs: 27g
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Calories: 260
Conclusion
In conclusion, assemble-at-home breakfast sandwiches tend to be slightly cheaper than heat ‘n serve egg white and turkey sausage options, especially when on sale. While the homemade version offers more protein, it also comes with higher fat and calorie content. Ultimately, the choice between convenience and homemade depends on your personal preferences and priorities. If you value convenience and lower calorie intake, heat ‘n serve might be the better option. However, if you prefer higher protein content and don’t mind a bit more effort, assembling your breakfast sandwiches at home could be more satisfying.
What are your thoughts? Do you lean towards the convenience of heat ‘n serve or the customization of homemade?
