Egg: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of egg has 143 kcal. 1 large egg (50 g): 72 kcal.
Egg is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 12.6 g protein, 0.72 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 9.5 g fat: about 62% of its calories come from fat.
What egg provides most
- High in selenium: 30.7 µg per 100 g, 56 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 0.89 µg per 100 g, 37 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.46 mg per 100 g, 35 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 12.6 g per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin A: 160 µg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of phosphorus: 198 mg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 142 mg · cholesterol: 372 mg.
Egg per serving
The serving is 1 large egg, 50 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 large egg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.72 g | 0.36 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.37 g | 0.18 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 71 mg |
Egg nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 143 kcal | — |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25 % |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12 % |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 16 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.9 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0.72 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0.37 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 160 µg | 18 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg | 10 % |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 7 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.46 mg | 35 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.07 mg | 0 % |
| B6 | 0.17 mg | 10 % |
| B9 · Folate | 47 µg | 12 % |
| B12 | 0.89 µg | 37 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4 % |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10 % |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphorus | 198 mg | 16 % |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6 % |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 12 % |
| Selenium | 30.7 µg | 56 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.05 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.06 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, egg ranks 8th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, egg is in the top 10 for vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (2nd), vitamin D (6th).
Where it comes from
Where the hen was domesticated: Southeast Asia.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does egg have?
100 g of egg has 143 kcal. 1 large egg (50 g) has 72 kcal.
How much protein does egg have?
12.6 g per 100 g; 6.3 g in 1 large egg.
How many carbs does egg have?
0.72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0.37 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does egg have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 56 %; vitamin B12, 37 %; vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 35 %; protein, 25 %.
Where does egg come from?
Where the hen was domesticated: Southeast Asia. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 1123 · Egg, whole, raw, fresh · Egg, whole, raw, fresh
One serving (1 large egg) is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers