Poached Eggs⏱ 15 min total

Poached Eggs

Per 1 serving · 110 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
144
7%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    36% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.7g
    2% of calories
  • Fat
    9.5g
    62% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Poached Eggs (110 g) has 144 calories, with 13 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbohydrates and 9.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), riboflavin (b2) (35% DV) and Vitamin B12 (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 82% and 124% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
131cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.8g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein25%
  • Riboflavin (B2)35%
  • Vitamin B1237%
  • Pantothenic acid31%
  • Choline53%
  • Iron22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A18%
  • Vitamin D13%
  • Vitamin B613%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Zinc12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium82%
  • Cholesterol124%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Add a small dash of vinegar and salt to a pan of steadily simmering water.

  2. 2

    Crack eggs individually into a small cup.

  3. 3

    Create a gentle whirlpool in the water to help the egg white wrap around the yolk.

  4. 4

    Slowly tip the egg into the water, white first. Leave to cook for three minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove with a slotted spoon, cutting off any wispy edges using the edge of the spoon.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (110 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A160 μg
18%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D2 μg
13%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K0.3 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
35%
Niacin0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
13%
Folate (B9)47 μg
12%
Vitamin B121 μg
37%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
31%
Choline294 mg
53%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium57 mg
6%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium138 mg
3%
Magnesium12 mg
3%
Phosphorus198 mg
28%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper0.1 mg
9%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium31 μg
56%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol160 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D32 μg—

Burning 144 calories

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

  • 27min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 17min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 12min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 20min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Poached Eggs?

One serving of Poached Eggs (1 serving) has 144 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Poached Eggs high in protein?

Yes. It has 13 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Poached Eggs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.

How much sodium is in Poached Eggs?

1886 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Poached Eggs?

0.4 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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