Calories in egg
Whole, raw, fresh. 143 kcal (598 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
A whole chicken egg is one of the few single foods that supplies complete protein, fat, and a broad spread of micronutrients with almost no carbohydrate. Most of the calories, all of the fat, and the majority of the vitamins sit in the yolk; the white is essentially protein and water.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 50 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 72 kcal | – |
| Energy | 299 kJ | – |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated | 1.56 g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.83 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.96 g | – |
| Trans | 0.02 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.19 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 38.1 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 80 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.15 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.229 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.038 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23.5 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.445 µg | 19% |
| Choline | 146.9 mg | 27% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.014 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 15.4 µg | 28% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large | 50 | 72 | 299 | 6.3 | 0.4 | 4.8 |
| 1 medium | 44 | 63 | 263 | 5.5 | 0.3 | 4.2 |
| 1 extra large | 56 | 80 | 335 | 7 | 0.4 | 5.3 |
| 1 jumbo | 63 | 90 | 377 | 7.9 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 1 small | 38 | 54 | 227 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 3.6 |
Things worth knowing
- One large 50 g egg contains about 72 kcal (301 kJ). The white alone contributes roughly 17 kcal, the yolk roughly 55 kcal.
- Eggs are one of the richest common food sources of choline, a nutrient most people under-consume.
- Frying in oil or butter can easily double the calories of an egg. The figures here are for the raw egg only.
- Dietary cholesterol from eggs has a much weaker effect on blood cholesterol than saturated fat does for most people.
Converting these figures
One 1 large of egg is 72 kcal, which is 299 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 167 g of egg to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 01123. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.