Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole: Nutrition Facts
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole contains 148 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 egg, whole without shell (50.3 g) provides about 74 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (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 61% of the Daily Value for choline, 57% of the Daily Value for selenium and 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat M | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol M | 411 mg | 137% |
| Sodium M | 129 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.96 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.2 g | |
| Protein C | 12.4 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A C | 180 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin D M | 2.5 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.063 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) M | 71 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1 µg | 43% |
| Choline M | 335 mg | 61% |
| Calcium M | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 11.4 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 184 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 132 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 31.1 µg | 57% |
| Iodine M | 49.1 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 63%
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
- Protein12.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat10 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium129 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 1.8 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.59 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.62 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.83 g |
| Methionine M | 0.42 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.66 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.51 g |
| Valine M | 0.73 g |
| Arginine M | 0.79 g |
| Histidine M | 0.28 g |
| Alanine M | 0.67 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.41 g |
| Proline M | 0.56 g |
| Serine M | 0.92 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (11)
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c M | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (17)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 179 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 98.4 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 2.5 µg |
| 25-hydroxycholecalciferol M | 0.56 µg |
| Zeaxanthin M | 229 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 13 µg |
| Lutein M | 230 µg |
| cis-beta-Carotene M | 0 µg |
| cis-Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin M | 57 µg |
| trans-beta-Carotene M | 0 µg |
| trans-Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, alpha M | 13 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water M | 75.8 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2 g |
| Ash M | 0.85 g |
| Energy C | 617 kJ |
| Choline, free M | 0.6 mg |
| Choline, from phosphocholine M | 309 mg |
| Choline, from phosphotidyl choline M | 0.2 mg |
| Choline, from glycerophosphocholine M | 0.2 mg |
| Betaine M | 0.3 mg |
| Choline, from sphingomyelin M | 25.1 mg |
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 white | 55 | 10.7 g | 2.4 g | 0 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg, whole, pickled | 154 | 12.5 g | 1.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk | 138 | 11.4 g | 5.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Cottage cheese, farmer's | 148 | 11 g | 4.3 g | 9.7 g |
| Egg salad, made with light creamy dressing | 155 | 10.2 g | 2.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Egg salad, made with light Italian dressing | 143 | 10 g | 3 g | 9.7 g |
| Cheese, Ricotta | 148 | 9.6 g | 6 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg salad, made with light mayonnaise | 172 | 10 g | 2.8 g | 13 g |
| Egg salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 172 | 10 g | 2.8 g | 13 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 148 kcal. 1 egg, whole without shell (50.3 g): about 74 kcal.
Is eggs high in protein?
Eggs contains 12.4 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.2 g in 1 egg, whole without shell (50.3 g). About 35% 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 0.96 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in eggs?
Eggs contains 10 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does eggs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are choline (61% DV), selenium (57% DV), Vitamin B12 (43% DV), iodine (33% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in eggs?
100 g contains 129 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does eggs have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole has 148 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 748967. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 16, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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