Nutritional value
Egg Nutrition Information
Eggs are a natural source of many nutrients including high quality protein, vitamins and minerals.
Eggs are naturally rich in vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium and iodine. They also contain vitamin A and a number of other B vitamins including folate, biotin, pantothenic acid and choline, and other essential minerals and trace elements, including phosphorus.
For egg nutrition facts, and for more information on the specific nutrients found in eggs, please visit the sections below.
Nutritional value of eggs
How many grams of protein in an egg? Are there carbs in eggs? This table has the answers to your questions.
| Egg nutrition information | Per Small Egg (48 grams) | Per Medium Size Egg (58 grams) | Per Large Egg (68 grams) | Per Very Large Egg (78 grams) | Per 100 grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy kcal (calories) | 54 | 66 | 78 | 90 | 131 |
| Energy kJ | 227 | 277 | 326 | 377 | 547 |
| Fat (g) | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 9.0 |
| Saturates (g) | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Monounsaturates (g) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Polyunsaturates (g) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | trace | trace | trace | trace | trace |
| Sugars (g) | trace | trace | trace | trace | trace |
| Protein (g) | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 12.6 |
| Salt (g) | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.39 |