Calories in Egg
Egg has 143 kcal per 100 g. 1 large (50 g) has about 72 kcal.
A protein-rich whole food often used in balanced meals. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.
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| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g |
| Carbs | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Nutrition by grams
Typical portions
- Calories
- 143 kcal
- Protein
- 12.6 g
- Fat
- 9.5 g
- Carbs
- 0.7 g
Calories in typical portions
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 kcal | 12.6 g |
| 1 large | 50 g | 72 kcal | 6.3 g |
| 2 pieces | 100 g | 143 kcal | 12.6 g |
Tips for tracking egg
- One large egg is about 72 kcal and 6 g of protein. Cooking method matters more than the egg: frying in oil can add 40 kcal or more.
- Boiled or poached eggs keep the calories at the egg itself, which makes them easy to log accurately.
How long it takes to burn 72 kcal (1 large)
Walking
17 min
Cycling
9 min
Running
6 min
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.
More Dairy & eggs
- Calories in Greek Yogurt · 59 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Milk · 61 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Cheese · 402 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Cottage Cheese · 98 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Boiled Egg · 155 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Mozzarella · 300 kcal/100 g
FAQ
- How many calories are in egg?
- Egg has about 143 calories per 100g.
- How many calories are in a typical portion of egg?
- A typical portion (1 large, 50 g) has about 72 kcal and 6.3 g of protein.
- Is egg high in protein?
- Egg provides around 12.6g of protein per 100g.
- Can I use this for meal tracking?
- Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.
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