⏱ 10 min total

Basic scrambled eggs

Name: Basic scrambled eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 large Egg; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ tbsp chopped Chives; ½ tbsp, ground Tarragon; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 161 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

273

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
20g
29% of calories
Carbs
2.4g
4% of calories
Fat
20g
67% of calories

Portion

✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Basic scrambled eggs (161 g) has 273 calories, with 20 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (39% DV), Vitamin A (33% DV) and Vitamin D (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42% and 191% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

169cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein39%
Vitamin A33%
Vitamin D21%
Riboflavin (B2)56%
Vitamin B625%
Folate (B9)20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E12%
Calcium11%
Zinc19%
Copper14%
Manganese11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat42%
Cholesterol191%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min

1
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.
2
Heat a 10-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add butter 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.
3
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

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	297 μg	33%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	3 μg	21%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	4 μg	4%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	56%
Niacin	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	25%
Folate (B9)	79 μg	20%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	56%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	46%
Choline	442 mg	80%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	115 mg	11%
Iron	3 mg	43%
Potassium	286 mg	6%
Magnesium	27 mg	6%
Phosphorus	307 mg	44%
Zinc	2 mg	19%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.2 mg	11%
Selenium	46 μg	84%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	51 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.5 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	288 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	3 μg	—

Burning 273 calories

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

52min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
38min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basic scrambled eggs?

One serving of Basic scrambled eggs (1 serving) has 273 calories, which works out to 169 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Basic scrambled eggs high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (39% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% 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 scrambled eggs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Basic scrambled eggs?

293 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Basic 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (161 g)

Calories273

% Daily Value*

Total fat 20g	26%
Saturated fat 8.4g	42%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 573mg	191%
Sodium 293mg	13%
Total carbohydrate 2.4g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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