Nutrition information: raw egg
| Nutrient | Carbs 100 g | % RI* | Medium egg (50 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 143 kcal598 kJ | 7% | 72 kcal301 kJ |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 14% | 4.8 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 3.1 g | 16% | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 0.7 g | 0% | 0.4 g |
| of which sugars | 0.4 g | 0% | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | - | 0 g |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | 6.3 g |
| Salt | 0.36 g | 6% | 0.18 g |
| Water | 76.2 g | - | 38.1 g |
* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.
How many calories are in a raw egg?
Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small egg42 g | 60 kcal | 5.3 g | 0.3 g | 4 g |
| Medium egg50 g | 72 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Large egg60 g | 86 kcal | 7.6 g | 0.4 g | 5.7 g |
| 100 g | 143 kcal | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
Vitamins and minerals
Per 100 g, raw egg is highest in selenium (56% RI), vitamin D (40%), and vitamin B12 (36%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% RI per 100 g.
| Nutrient | Carbs 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 138 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 198 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 30.7 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.46 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 12% |
| Folate | 47 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 µg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 160 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg | 40% |
Raw egg compared with other foods
Raw egg has more calories per 100 g than 43% of the dairy and egg products in our chart. Here are similarly calorie-dense foods from the dairy and eggs category (kcal per 100 g):
- Milk 3.2%61 kcal
- Cottage cheese98 kcal
- Fruit yogurt99 kcal
- Cream 12%135 kcal
- Raw egg143 kcal
- Scrambled eggs149 kcal
- Hard-boiled egg155 kcal
- Fried egg196 kcal
- Cream 18%198 kcal
Raw egg in meal plans
You’ll find this food in ready-made meal plans for 7 days, with recipes and a shopping list:
- 1200 kcal meal plan - day 1: fried eggs with bacon and mushrooms
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Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Egg, whole, raw, fresh” (NDB 01123). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on the variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, refer to the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: . How we create our calorie chart.