1 large (50g) of Egg has about 72 kcal. Most of its energy (62%) comes from fat. Weight for weight, it is 5th lightest of the 11 everyday staples in this guide.
Per 1 large (50g)
72
kcal
Protein 6.3g
36% of energy
Carbs 0.4g
2% of energy
Fat 4.8g
62% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 0g, sugar 0.6g, sodium 79mg.
Per 100g
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Calories
144 kcal
Protein
12.6g
Carbohydrate
0.8g
Fat
9.6g
Common questions
How many calories are in Egg?
1 large (50g) of Egg has about 72 kcal, with 6.3g protein, 0.4g carbohydrate and 4.8g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Egg?
About 144 kcal per 100g, with 12.6g protein, 0.8g carbohydrate and 9.6g fat.
Is Egg high in protein?
Yes. 36% of its energy comes from protein, with 6.3g in 1 large (50g).
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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