Egg (whole) nutrition facts
Per 1 large egg · 50 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.3g36% of calories
- Carbs0.4g2% of calories
- Fat4.8g62% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Egg (whole) (1 large egg, 50 g) has 72 calories, with 6.3 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrates and 4.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in choline (27% DV) and selenium (28% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 62% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Choline27%
- Selenium28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Vitamin B1219%
- Pantothenic acid15%
- Iron11%
- Phosphorus14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol62%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 large egg (50 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 80 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 24 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 147 mg | 27% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 28% |
Full breakdown · 40 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 80 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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78 calEgg (whole, cooked, hard-boiled)1 large egg+7 cal
90 calEgg (whole, cooked, fried)1 large egg+19 cal
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Burning 72 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 14minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 9minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 10minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Egg (whole)?
One serving of Egg (whole) (1 large egg) has 72 calories, which works out to 143 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Egg (whole) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 36% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Egg (whole) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.
How much sodium is in Egg (whole)?
71 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Egg (whole)?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
