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Avgolemono⏱ 35 min total
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Avgolemono

Per 1 serving · 305 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
119
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    7.7g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    11g
    39% of calories
  • Fat
    4.6g
    35% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Avgolemono (305 g) has 119 calories, with 7.7 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 4.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (39% of calories). It is high in riboflavin (b2) (26% DV), choline (23% DV) and selenium (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 43% and 54% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
39cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
11g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.2g
1.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)26%
  • Choline23%
  • Selenium28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine13%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Vitamin B1218%
  • Pantothenic acid15%
  • Iron18%
  • Phosphorus15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium43%
  • Cholesterol54%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    1. In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.

  2. 2

    2. Add the rice and cook until tender but still al dente, about 20 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and reduce heat to low; simmer.

  3. 3

    3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until smooth.

  4. 4

    4. Ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg-and-lemon mixture, then whisk to combine.

  5. 5

    5. Add the mixture back to the simmering saucepan. Stir just until the soup becomes opaque and thickens as the eggs cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (305 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A67 μg
7%
Vitamin C4 mg
5%
Vitamin D1 μg
6%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K0.2 μg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
26%
Niacin1 mg
6%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
7%
Folate (B9)49 μg
12%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
18%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
15%
Choline127 mg
23%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium37 mg
4%
Iron1 mg
18%
Potassium126 mg
3%
Magnesium11 mg
3%
Phosphorus107 mg
15%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.1 mg
10%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium16 μg
28%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene3 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.5 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol67 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 119 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 23min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 14min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 10min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 17min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Avgolemono?

One serving of Avgolemono (1 serving) has 119 calories, which works out to 39 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Avgolemono high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 26% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Avgolemono keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Avgolemono?

990 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Avgolemono?

1.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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