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Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs⏱ 10 min total
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Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs

Per 1 serving · 161 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
282
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    2.4g
    3% of calories
  • Fat
    21g
    69% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs (161 g) has 282 calories, with 19 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in protein (39% DV), Vitamin A (28% DV) and Vitamin D (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 28% and 186% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
175cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.9g
Net carbs
2g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.2g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein39%
  • Vitamin A28%
  • Vitamin D20%
  • Riboflavin (B2)56%
  • Vitamin B625%
  • Folate (B9)20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E17%
  • Calcium11%
  • Zinc19%
  • Copper14%
  • Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat28%
  • Cholesterol186%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    (Feel free to substitute the olive oil with coconut oil, or any oil that fits with your diet)

  2. 2

    Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and until broken up. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper and beat to incorporate. Place 2 tablespoons of the eggs in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat a 10-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add oil to the pan and, using a rubber spatula, swirl until it’s melted and foamy and the pan is evenly coated. Pour in the larger portion of the eggs, sprinkle with chives and/or tarragon (if using), and let sit undisturbed until eggs just start to set around the edges, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using the rubber spatula, push the eggs from the edges into the center. Let sit again for about 30 seconds, then repeat pushing the eggs from the edges into the center every 30 seconds until just set, for a total cooking time of about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add remaining 2 tablespoons raw egg and stir until eggs no longer look wet. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (161 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A248 μg
28%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D3 μg
20%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K8 μg
6%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
56%
Niacin0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
25%
Folate (B9)79 μg
20%
Vitamin B121 μg
56%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
46%
Choline441 mg
80%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium113 mg
11%
Iron3 mg
43%
Potassium285 mg
6%
Magnesium27 mg
6%
Phosphorus305 mg
44%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.1 mg
14%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium46 μg
84%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene39 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol240 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D33 μg—

Burning 282 calories

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

  • 53min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs?

One serving of Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs (1 serving) has 282 calories, which works out to 175 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (39% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs?

292 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Basic Paleo Scrambled Eggs?

0.6 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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