Calories in Egg, yolk only, raw
Generic food Raw Dairy and Eggs
Egg, yolk only, raw contains 328 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 egg (17 g) provides about 56 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 eggs and omelets on FoodFactly, where the median is 172 kcal per 100 g across 147 foods.
100 g provides 149% of the Daily Value for choline, 101% 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.6 g | 48% |
| Cholesterol C | 1,080 mg | 360% |
| Sodium C | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.56 g | |
| Protein C | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 381 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 5.4 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E C | 5.6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.024 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 146 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2 µg | 81% |
| Choline C | 820 mg | 149% |
| Calcium C | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 390 mg | 31% |
| Potassium C | 109 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.077 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 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 gin the top quarter of eggs and omelets (median 11.6 g)
- Sugars0.56 gbelow the median for eggs and omelets (median 0.58 g)
- Fat28.8 gin the top quarter of eggs and omelets (median 13.2 g)
- Saturated fat9.6 gin the top quarter of eggs and omelets (median 4 g)
- Sodium48 mgin the lowest quarter of eggs and omelets (median 308 mg)
- 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
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.44 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.086 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 88 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 2 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,090 µg |
| Retinol C | 371 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 38 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 33 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 52.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 146 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, yolk, raw, fresh Raw | 322 | 15.9 g | 3.6 g | 26.5 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 |
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, 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, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D | 371 | 18.1 g | 3.7 g | 31.8 g |
| Cheese, mexican, queso cotija | 366 | 20 g | 4 g | 30 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 328 kcal. 1 egg (17 g): about 56 kcal. 1 cup (245 g): about 804 kcal.
Is raw egg high in protein?
Raw egg contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 egg (17 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other eggs and omelets, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.6 g).
How many carbs are in raw egg?
Raw egg has 1 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 28.8 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 (101% DV), Vitamin B12 (81% DV), Vitamin A (42% DV) and Vitamin E (38% 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 only, raw has 328 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707172. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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