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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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72kcal per 1 large (50 g)
143kcal per 100 g
6.3 gprotein per 1 large

Eggs serving sizes: calories and macros

ServingGramsCaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat g
100 g10014312.60.79.5
1 oz28.4413.60.22.7
1 large50726.30.34.8

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).

Protein 36%Carbs 2%Fat 62%

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.

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 large (50 g)
Sodium142 mg71 mg
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugar0.4 g0.2 g
Saturated fat3.1 g1.6 g
Cholesterol372 mg186 mg
Potassium138 mg69 mg
Calcium56 mg28 mg
Iron1.8 mg0.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 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)CaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat g
Rice (White & Brown)1302.728.20.3
Black Beans1328.923.70.5
Eggs (this page)14312.60.79.5
Turkey Breast14730.102.1
Pasta1575.931.30.9

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)CaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat gDefault serving
Egg (main entry)14312.60.79.51 large (50 g): 72 kcal
Egg, whole, raw14312.41101 egg (50 g): 72 kcal
Egg White5210.90.70.21 large egg white (33 g): 17 kcal
Egg, yolk only, raw32816.2128.81 egg (17 g): 56 kcal
Egg, whole, pickled15412.51.110.51 egg (50 g): 77 kcal
Egg, deviled19811.51.115.91 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.

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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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