Egg yolk (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 large yolk (separated from white) · 17 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.7g20% of calories
- Carbs0.6g4% of calories
- Fat4.5g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Egg yolk (raw) (1 large yolk (separated from white), 17 g) has 55 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 4.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in choline (25% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 61% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Choline25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1214%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Selenium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol61%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 large yolk (separated from white) (17 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 65 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 25 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 139 mg | 25% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 66 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 10 μg | 17% |
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 15 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 63 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 55 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 10minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 7minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 8minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Egg yolk (raw)?
One serving of Egg yolk (raw) (1 large yolk (separated from white)) has 55 calories, which works out to 322 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Egg yolk (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Egg yolk (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Egg yolk (raw)?
8.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Egg yolk (raw)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
