Eggs: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
Calories in eggs, by the numbers: 36% of them come from protein, 2% from carbs and 62% from fat. For 1 large (50 g) that works out to 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 4.8 g fat.
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Eggs serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 143 | 12.6 | 0.7 | 9.5 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 41 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| 1 large | 50 | 72 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 4.8 |
Where the calories in eggs come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, eggs gets 36% of its calories from protein, 2% from carbs and 62% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (12.6 g protein, 0.7 g carbs, 9.5 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in eggs
A 1 large (50 g) of eggs also contains 71 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0.2 g sugar and 1.6 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 large (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 142 mg | 71 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 186 mg |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 69 mg |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 28 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How eggs compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares eggs with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 143 kcal it is number 3 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (White & Brown) | 130 | 2.7 | 28.2 | 0.3 |
| Black Beans | 132 | 8.9 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Eggs (this page) | 143 | 12.6 | 0.7 | 9.5 |
| Turkey Breast | 147 | 30.1 | 0 | 2.1 |
| Pasta | 157 | 5.9 | 31.3 | 0.9 |
Forms and preparations of eggs
Across the 6 forms listed for eggs, calories range from 52 kcal per 100 g (Egg White) to 328 kcal per 100 g (Egg, yolk only, raw).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg (main entry) | 143 | 12.6 | 0.7 | 9.5 | 1 large (50 g): 72 kcal |
| Egg, whole, raw | 143 | 12.4 | 1 | 10 | 1 egg (50 g): 72 kcal |
| Egg White | 52 | 10.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1 large egg white (33 g): 17 kcal |
| Egg, yolk only, raw | 328 | 16.2 | 1 | 28.8 | 1 egg (17 g): 56 kcal |
| Egg, whole, pickled | 154 | 12.5 | 1.1 | 10.5 | 1 egg (50 g): 77 kcal |
| Egg, deviled | 198 | 11.5 | 1.1 | 15.9 | 1 egg (30 g): 59 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 large of eggs?
1 large (50 g) of eggs has 72 calories, with 6.3 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 4.8 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of eggs?
100 g of eggs has 143 calories, 12.6 g protein, 0.7 g carbs and 9.5 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 41 calories.
Is eggs low in carbs?
Carbs supply 2% of the calories in eggs (protein 36%, fat 62%). Per 100 g there are 0.7 g of carbs, and 1 large (50 g) has 0.3 g, including 0 g of fiber.
Recipes with eggs
- Avocado Toast with Egg
- Baked Eggs and Cheese
- Savory Beef and Egg Noodles
- Egg White Omelet
- Breakfast Potato and Egg Burritos
- Chinese Tea Eggs
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda”, record us.generic.egg). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.
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