⏱ 6 min totalScrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese
Per 1 serving · 159 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g22% of calories
- Carbs2.4g3% of calories
- Fat26g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese (159 g) has 317 calories, with 17 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin A (35% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (45% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 68% and 140% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Vitamin A35%
- Riboflavin (B2)45%
- Vitamin B1250%
- Pantothenic acid35%
- Choline55%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D18%
- Vitamin E10%
- Vitamin B615%
- Folate (B9)13%
- Calcium19%
- Zinc17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat68%
- Cholesterol140%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl.
- 2
Add butter to pan and let it melt and coat the pan over medium-low heat.
- 3
Add eggs to pan and cook for 3-4 mins, stirring frequently. Occasionally take the pan off heat and then put back on the heat while stirring the eggs so the eggs won't overcook.
- 4
Turn off heat while eggs are still slightly runny (eggs will still cook from the residual heat). Add cheddar cheese to eggs.
- 5
Scramble until cheese has melted and eggs are cooked through. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (159 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 311 μg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 45% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 53 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 35% |
| Choline | 304 mg | 55% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 191 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 296 mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 65% |
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 | 36 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 7 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 308 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 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 3 μg | — |
Burning 317 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 60minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 38minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 45minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese?
One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese (1 serving) has 317 calories, which works out to 200 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% 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.
Is Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese?
248 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese?
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.
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