⏱ 15 min total

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

Name: Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tsp Butter; 1 small Onion; 3 large Egg; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 dash Black pepper; 1 oz Goat cheese

Per 1 serving · 255 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

352

18%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
25g
29% of calories
Carbs
7.7g
9% of calories
Fat
24g
63% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cheesy Scrambled Eggs (255 g) has 352 calories, with 25 g of protein, 7.7 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (50% DV), Vitamin A (39% DV) and Vitamin D (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 56% and 194% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

138cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

3.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein50%
Vitamin A39%
Vitamin D21%
Riboflavin (B2)63%
Vitamin B631%
Folate (B9)22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E12%
Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium40%
Saturated fat56%
Cholesterol194%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
2
Pour beaten eggs into the skillet and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
3
Crumble goat cheese over the cooked eggs. Transfer to a plate and serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (255 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	354 μg	39%
Vitamin C	5 mg	6%
Vitamin D	3 μg	21%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	2 μg	1%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	63%
Niacin	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	31%
Folate (B9)	87 μg	22%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	57%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	51%
Choline	450 mg	82%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	142 mg	14%
Iron	3 mg	41%
Potassium	319 mg	7%
Magnesium	30 mg	7%
Phosphorus	391 mg	56%
Zinc	2 mg	21%
Copper	0.3 mg	37%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	47 μg	86%

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	24 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	3 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	352 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	3 μg	—

Burning 352 calories

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

67min
Walking (3.5 mph)
42min
Cycling (moderate)
29min
Running (6 mph)
49min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cheesy Scrambled Eggs?

One serving of Cheesy Scrambled Eggs (1 serving) has 352 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Cheesy Scrambled Eggs high in protein?

It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (50% 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 Cheesy Scrambled Eggs keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 9% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cheesy Scrambled Eggs?

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

How much sugar is in Cheesy Scrambled Eggs?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (255 g)

Calories352

% Daily Value*

Total fat 24g	31%
Saturated fat 11g	56%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 581mg	194%
Sodium 928mg	40%
Total carbohydrate 7.7g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 3.5g
Protein 25g

* 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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