Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white: Nutrition Facts
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white contains 55 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 egg, white (34 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from protein, with 18% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 33% of the Daily Value for selenium and 30% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 55 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 10.7 g | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.39 mg | 30% |
| Selenium M | 17.9 µg | 33% |
% 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 82%
- Carbohydrates 18%
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
- Protein10.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.57 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.61 g |
| Leucine M | 1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.82 g |
| Methionine M | 0.49 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.73 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.47 g |
| Valine M | 0.78 g |
| Arginine M | 0.69 g |
| Histidine M | 0.26 g |
| Alanine M | 0.71 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.42 g |
| Proline M | 0.49 g |
| Serine M | 0.86 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.41 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 86.3 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 1.7 g |
| Ash M | 0.65 g |
| Energy C | 231 kJ |
Other forms of Eggs
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, scrambled, frozen mixture Cooked | 131 | 13.1 g | 7.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole | 148 | 12.4 g | 0.96 g | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, plain, CHOBANI | 54 | 9.5 g | 3.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat | 59 | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Yogurt, Greek, nonfat milk, plain | 59 | 10.3 g | 3.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, low sodium | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in eggs?
100 g of eggs has 55 kcal. 1 egg, white (34 g): about 19 kcal.
Is eggs high in protein?
Eggs contains 10.7 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 egg, white (34 g). About 82% 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 eggs?
Eggs has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in eggs?
Eggs contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does eggs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (33% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does eggs have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white has 55 kcal, while eggs, scrambled, frozen mixture has 131 kcal. Cooking 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: Foundation Foods, record dated December 16, 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 747997. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 16, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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