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How Many Calories in Egg?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 41 kcal | 3.6g |
| 100g | 143 kcal | 12.6g |
| 1 large egg | 63 kcal | 5.5g |
A egg contains 143 calories per 100g. A typical 1 large egg (44g) provides about 63 calories. Egg is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Egg Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (44g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 63 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6g | 5.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7g | 0.3g |
| of which Sugars | 0.4g | 0.2g |
| Fat | 9.5g | 4.2g |
| of which Saturates | 3.1g | 1.4g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 142.0mg | 62mg |
| Potassium | 138.0mg | 61mg |
| Calcium | 56.0mg | 25mg |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.8mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 160.0µg | 70µg |
| Selenium | 30.7µg | 14µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (25% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (12% DV)
- A good source of iron (10% DV)
- A good source of vitamin A (18% DV)
- High in selenium (56% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (38% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 7% DV
- Protein: 25% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 12% DV
- Saturated fat: 16% DV
- Sodium: 6% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 10% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 18% DV
- Selenium: 56% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 38% DV
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Does egg fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Egg contains 0.7g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in egg per 100g?
Egg contains 143 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is egg high in calories?
A 1 large egg of egg (44g) has around 63 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is egg good for weight loss?
Egg is fairly calorie-dense at 143 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 large egg provides about 63 calories.
How much protein is in egg?
Egg contains 12.6g of protein per 100g.
Is egg a good source of fibre?
Egg is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does egg compare to egg, whole, cooked, poached?
Egg has 143 calories per 100g, close to egg, whole, cooked, poached at 143 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is egg keto-friendly?
Egg contains 0.7g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of egg for 20g of protein?
With 12.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 159g of egg to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to egg by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg (this page) | 143 kcal | 12.6g | 0.7g | 9.5g |
| Egg, Whole, Cooked, Poached | 143 kcal | 12.5g | 0.7g | 9.5g |
| Ice Cream, Light, Soft Serve, Chocolate | 141 kcal | 3.4g | 23.1g | 3.7g |
| Cheese, Mozzarella, Nonfat | 141 kcal | 31.7g | 3.5g | 0.0g |
| Egg, Whole, Raw, Frozen | 147 kcal | 12.3g | 1.0g | 9.9g |
| Milk Dessert Bar, Frozen, Made From Lowfat Milk | 147 kcal | 4.4g | 33.1g | 1.5g |
| Yogurt, Frozen, Flavors Other Than Chocolate, Lowfat | 139 kcal | 8.0g | 21.0g | 2.5g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.