Egg is a whole chicken egg, a versatile and protein-rich food. Per 100 g it provides 12.4 g protein and 9.96 g fat. Energy is under review: USDA reports 143 kcal using general factors and 147 kcal using specific factors.
Egg is a whole chicken egg, one of the most versatile and widely used foods. It can be boiled, fried, scrambled, poached, or used as a binding and leavening ingredient in baking.
Per 100 g raw edible portion, USDA FDC 748967 reports 0.96 g carbohydrate by difference, 12.4 g protein, 9.96 g total fat, 129 mg sodium and 48 mg calcium. Source energy is 143 kcal using Atwater general factors or 147 kcal using specific factors; the existing database energy requires reconciliation.
A whole egg includes both the yolk and the white. For accurate tracking, weigh the egg or count whole eggs using the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Egg?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g raw edible portion. Existing serving references are 50 g for one large egg and 100 g for two. Energy per serving remains under review because the source uses two Atwater calculation methods.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
148 kcal
1 g
12.4 g
10 g
1 large egg
50 g
74 kcal
0.5 g
6.2 g
5 g
2 large eggs
100 g
148 kcal
1 g
12.4 g
10 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
148 kcal
Energy (kJ)
617 kJ
Protein
12.4 g
Carbohydrates
0.96 g
Fat
9.96 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.2 g
Saturated fat
3.2 g
Cholesterol
411 mg
Sodium
129 mg
Calcium
48 mg
Potassium
132 mg
Magnesium
11.4 mg
Iron
1.67 mg
Zinc
1.24 mg
Vitamin B1
0.077 mg
Vitamin B2
0.419 mg
Vitamin B6
0.063 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
71 µg
Vitamin B12
1.02 µg
Vitamin D
2.46 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
180 µg
Retinol
179 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
13 µg
Questions and answers
Egg nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in an egg?
USDA FDC 748967 reports 143 kcal per 100 g using general Atwater factors and 147 kcal using food-specific factors. The existing database energy value is retained pending reconciliation.
How much protein is in an egg?
A whole egg provides about 12.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is egg high in protein?
Yes. Eggs are a complete-protein food, providing about 12.4 g of protein per 100 g.
