Calories in Egg, yolk, raw, fresh
Generic food Raw Dairy and Eggs
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh contains 322 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 large (17 g) provides about 55 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 5% 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 149% of the Daily Value for choline, 102% of the Daily Value for selenium and 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 322 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 26.5 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.6 g | 48% |
| Cholesterol M | 1,085 mg | 362% |
| Sodium M | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.56 g | |
| Protein M | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 381 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 5.4 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E I | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.53 mg | 41% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.024 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 3 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 146 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2 µg | 81% |
| Choline I | 820 mg | 149% |
| Calcium M | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron M | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium M | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 390 mg | 31% |
| Potassium M | 109 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper M | 0.077 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.055 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 56 µg | 102% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein15.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.56 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat26.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat9.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium48 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.07 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.18 g |
| Fructose M | 0.07 g |
| Lactose M | 0.07 g |
| Maltose M | 0.07 g |
| Galactose M | 0.07 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.69 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.87 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.38 g |
| Cystine M | 0.26 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.68 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.68 g |
| Valine M | 0.95 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.42 g |
| Alanine M | 0.84 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.49 g |
| Proline M | 0.65 g |
| Serine M | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (25)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 6.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 ? | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 10.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.44 g |
| SFA 22:0 ? | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 14:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.086 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 ? | 0.013 g |
| SFA 17:0 ? | 0.051 g |
| SFA 24:0 ? | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 88 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,094 µg |
| Retinol I | 371 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 38 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 218 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 5.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 33 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta I | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma I | 1.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta I | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha I | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta I | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma I | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta I | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 52.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,346 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,442 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0.1 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 146 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Egg
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized Frozen | 138 | 11 g | 0.83 g | 10.1 g |
| Egg, white, dried, stabilized, glucose reduced Dried or dry | 357 | 84.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.32 g |
| Egg, whole, raw Raw | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.72 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg, white, raw, fresh Raw | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.73 g | 0.17 g |
| Egg, whole, cooked, omelet Cooked | 154 | 10.6 g | 0.64 g | 11.7 g |
| Egg, whole, cooked, poached Cooked | 143 | 12.5 g | 0.71 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled Cooked | 149 | 10 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Egg, whole, dried Dried or dry | 592 | 48.1 g | 1.1 g | 43.9 g |
| Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw Raw | 185 | 12.8 g | 1.5 g | 13.8 g |
| Egg, goose, whole, fresh, raw Raw | 185 | 13.9 g | 1.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw Raw | 158 | 13.1 g | 0.41 g | 11.1 g |
| Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw Raw | 171 | 13.7 g | 1.2 g | 11.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, fresh, queso fresco Raw | 299 | 18.1 g | 3 g | 23.8 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process cheese food or product, American, singles | 308 | 15.6 g | 8.2 g | 23.9 g |
| Cheese, limburger | 327 | 20.1 g | 0.49 g | 27.3 g |
| Cheese, queso fresco, solid | 297 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Cheese, American and Swiss blends | 340 | 16.8 g | 7.2 g | 27.2 g |
| Cheese, American | 340 | 16.8 g | 7.2 g | 27.2 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw egg?
100 g of raw egg has 322 kcal. 1 large (17 g): about 55 kcal. 1 cup (243 g): about 782 kcal.
Is raw egg high in protein?
Raw egg contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 large (17 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in raw egg?
Raw egg has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.56 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw egg?
Raw egg contains 26.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.6 g is saturated (48% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw egg contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are choline (149% DV), selenium (102% DV), Vitamin B12 (81% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (60% DV) and Vitamin A (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw egg?
100 g contains 48 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does egg have the same nutrition raw and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, egg, yolk, raw, fresh has 322 kcal, while egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized has 138 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 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: SR Legacy, record 172184. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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