Egg nutrition: calories and protein in an egg
Calories, protein, fat and carbohydrate for a large egg, raw and cooked four ways, for the white and the yolk, and per 100 g, from USDA FoodData Central.
Short answer: A large raw egg (50 g) has 71.5 calories, 6.3 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 0.4 g of carbohydrate. A large hard-boiled egg has 77.5 calories and 6.3 g of protein. These figures are calculated from USDA FoodData Central’s values per 100 g: 143 calories and 12.6 g of protein for a raw egg, 155 calories and 12.6 g of protein for a hard-boiled egg.
Calories and protein in one large egg
The weight is USDA’s portion for one large egg, or its white or yolk, in each FoodData Central entry; the values are calculated from the figures per 100 g below and rounded to one decimal.
| Egg | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole egg, raw (50 g) | 71.5 | 6.3 g | 4.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Hard-boiled (50 g) | 77.5 | 6.3 g | 5.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Poached (50 g) | 71.5 | 6.3 g | 4.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Fried (46 g) | 90.2 | 6.3 g | 6.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Scrambled (61 g) | 90.9 | 6.1 g | 6.7 g | 1.0 g |
| Egg white, raw (33 g) | 17.2 | 3.6 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Egg yolk, raw (17 g) | 54.7 | 2.7 g | 4.5 g | 0.6 g |
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Calories and protein by egg size
Raw whole eggs, using the weights USDA lists for each US size. For other sizes, work from the values per 100 g below.
| Egg size | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Small (38 g) | 54.3 | 4.8 g |
| Medium (44 g) | 62.9 | 5.5 g |
| Large (50 g) | 71.5 | 6.3 g |
| Extra large (56 g) | 80.1 | 7.1 g |
| Jumbo (63 g) | 90.1 | 7.9 g |
Egg nutrition per 100 grams
Values as published in USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). The FDC number identifies each entry.
| Egg | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole egg, raw (FDC 171287) | 143 | 12.6 g | 9.51 g | 0.72 g |
| Hard-boiled (FDC 173424) | 155 | 12.6 g | 10.6 g | 1.12 g |
| Poached (FDC 172186) | 143 | 12.5 g | 9.47 g | 0.71 g |
| Fried (FDC 173423) | 196 | 13.6 g | 14.8 g | 0.83 g |
| Scrambled (FDC 172187) | 149 | 9.99 g | 11.0 g | 1.61 g |
| Egg white, raw (FDC 172183) | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.17 g | 0.73 g |
| Egg yolk, raw (FDC 172184) | 322 | 15.9 g | 26.5 g | 3.59 g |
Other nutrients in a raw egg
From the same USDA entry for a whole raw egg (FDC 171287). A large egg weighs 50 g, so it has half of each amount.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.13 g |
| Cholesterol | 372 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg |
| Potassium | 138 mg |
| Calcium | 56 mg |
| Iron | 1.75 mg |
| Vitamin A | 160 µg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 µg |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.457 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 µg |
| Folate | 47 µg |
| Choline | 294 mg |
| Selenium | 30.7 µg |
| Sugars | 0.37 g |
Egg white or yolk?
In a large egg, the yolk (17 g) has 54.7 calories and 2.7 g of protein, and the white (33 g) has 17.2 calories and 3.6 g of protein, calculated from USDA FoodData Central. Nearly all of the fat is in the yolk: 4.5 g, against 0.1 g in the white.
How much protein is in 2 or 3 eggs?
Two large raw eggs have 143.0 calories and 12.6 g of protein; three have 214.5 calories and 18.9 g of protein. Two large hard-boiled eggs have 155.0 calories and 12.6 g of protein.
Do brown and white eggs differ?
The USDA says nutrient levels are not significantly different in white and brown eggs. The breed of the hen decides the color of the shell.
Where the numbers come from
Read on October 30, 2026. Each entry was last updated by USDA on April 1, 2019.
- USDA FoodData Central: whole egg, raw (FDC 171287)
- USDA FoodData Central: hard-boiled (FDC 173424)
- USDA FoodData Central: poached (FDC 172186)
- USDA FoodData Central: fried (FDC 173423)
- USDA FoodData Central: scrambled (FDC 172187)
- USDA FoodData Central: egg white, raw (FDC 172183)
- USDA FoodData Central: egg yolk, raw (FDC 172184)
- USDA: shell eggs from farm to table (brown and white shells)
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in an egg?
71.5 calories in a large raw egg (50 g) and 77.5 in a large hard-boiled egg, calculated from USDA FoodData Central.
How much protein is in an egg?
6.3 g in a large egg (50 g), raw or hard-boiled, calculated from USDA FoodData Central. The white has 3.6 g and the yolk 2.7 g.
How many calories are in an egg white?
17.2 calories in the white of a large egg (33 g), with 3.6 g of protein, calculated from USDA FoodData Central.
How much protein is in 2 eggs?
12.6 g in two large eggs, with 143.0 calories, calculated from USDA FoodData Central’s values for raw eggs.
How many calories are in a fried egg?
90.2 calories in a large fried egg (46 g) and 90.9 in a large scrambled egg (61 g), calculated from USDA FoodData Central.
Do brown and white eggs have different nutrients?
The USDA says nutrient levels are not significantly different in white and brown eggs; the breed of the hen decides the shell color.
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