⏱ 20 min total

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream

Name: Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Sour cream; ¼ tsp Lemon juice; ¼ tsp Lemon zest; ⅛ tsp, ground Thyme; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper; 2 extra large Egg; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ medium Scallions; 1 oz Smoked salmon

Per 1 serving · 172 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

268

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
20g
30% of calories
Carbs
2.4g
4% of calories
Fat
20g
66% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream (172 g) has 268 calories, with 20 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), Vitamin A (28% DV) and Vitamin D (48% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43% and 148% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

156cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.3g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein40%
Vitamin A28%
Vitamin D48%
Riboflavin (B2)44%
Vitamin B621%
Vitamin B1283%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E12%
Vitamin K16%
Folate (B9)15%
Zinc15%
Copper17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat43%
Cholesterol148%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 5 min

1
Thinly slice the scallions and smoked salmon.
2
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4
Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté the scallions for 1 minute.
5
Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring often, until almost set, about 1 minute.
6
Divide the scrambled eggs between plates, top with smoked salmon, drizzle with lemon cream, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (172 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	255 μg	28%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	7 μg	48%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	20 μg	16%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	44%
Niacin	1 mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	21%
Folate (B9)	61 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	83%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	40%
Choline	359 mg	65%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	92 mg	9%
Iron	3 mg	32%
Potassium	250 mg	5%
Magnesium	22 mg	5%
Phosphorus	287 mg	41%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.2 mg	17%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	44 μg	80%

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	64 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 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	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	249 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	7 μg	—

Burning 268 calories

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

51min
Walking (3.5 mph)
32min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
38min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream?

One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream (1 serving) has 268 calories, which works out to 156 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream high in protein?

Yes. It has 20 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.4 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream?

442 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream?

0.6 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 (172 g)

Calories268

% Daily Value*

Total fat 20g	25%
Saturated fat 8.5g	43%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 442mg	19%
Total carbohydrate 2.4g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.3g	1%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 20g

* 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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