Calories in Egg, yolk, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Dairy and Eggs
This record duplicates Egg, yolk, dried from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Egg, yolk, dried contains 654 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (4 g) provides about 26 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 0.7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 233% of the Daily Value for iodine, 79% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 79% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 654 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 55.5 g | 71% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol M | 2,340 mg | 780% |
| Sodium M | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 34.2 g | 68% |
| Vitamin D M | 15.7 µg | 79% |
| Calcium M | 270 mg | 21% |
| Iron M | 9.3 mg | 52% |
| Magnesium M | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 982 mg | 79% |
| Potassium M | 231 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 7.1 mg | 65% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iodine M | 349 µg | 233% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 0.7%
- Fat 78%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein34.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fat55.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Sodium149 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (4)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 628 IU |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 15.7 µg |
| 25-hydroxycholecalciferol M | 2.6 µg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 5.5 g |
| Ash M | 5.5 g |
| Energy C | 2,740 kJ |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry egg?
100 g of dried or dry egg has 654 kcal. 1 tablespoon (4 g): about 26 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 186 kcal. 1 cup, sifted (67 g): about 438 kcal.
Is dried or dry egg high in protein?
Dried or dry egg contains 34.2 g of protein per 100 g (68% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 tablespoon (4 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry egg?
Dried or dry egg has 1.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in dried or dry egg?
Dried or dry egg contains 55.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry egg contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (233% DV), phosphorus (79% DV), Vitamin D (79% DV), zinc (65% DV) and iron (52% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry egg?
100 g contains 149 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 329716. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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