Calories in Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk contains 334 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 egg, yolk (17 g) provides about 57 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 1% 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 153% of the Daily Value for Biotin (B7), 101% of the Daily Value for selenium and 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 334 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin E M | 5.6 mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 45.9 µg | 153% |
| Selenium M | 55.8 µg | 101% |
% 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 1%
- Fat 79%
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
- Protein16.2 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fat28.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.79 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.77 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.4 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.68 g |
| Valine M | 0.85 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.37 g |
| Alanine M | 0.77 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.47 g |
| Proline M | 0.75 g |
| Serine M | 1.3 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.43 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Lycopene M | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Zeaxanthin M | 546 µg |
| Lutein M | 612 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 1 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.22 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.3 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
| cis-beta-Carotene M | 0 µg |
| cis-Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin M | 121 µg |
| trans-beta-Carotene M | 0 µg |
| trans-Lycopene M | 2 µg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 52.1 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2.6 g |
| Ash M | 1.9 g |
| Energy C | 1,400 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 white | 55 | 10.7 g | 2.4 g | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, limburger | 327 | 20.1 g | 0.49 g | 27.3 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, fortified with vitamin D | 366 | 18.1 g | 4.8 g | 30.7 g |
| Cheese, processed, with vegetables | 356 | 14.1 g | 3.5 g | 31.7 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 366 | 18 g | 5.3 g | 30.6 g |
| Cheese, mexican, queso cotija | 366 | 20 g | 4 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, brie | 334 | 20.8 g | 0.45 g | 27.7 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D | 371 | 18.1 g | 3.7 g | 31.8 g |
| Cheese, blue | 353 | 21.4 g | 2.3 g | 28.7 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 334 kcal. 1 egg, yolk (17 g): about 57 kcal.
Is eggs high in protein?
Eggs contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 egg, yolk (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 eggs?
Eggs has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in eggs?
Eggs contains 28.8 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 Biotin (B7) (153% DV), selenium (101% DV), Vitamin E (38% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (36% 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 yolk has 334 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 748236. 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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