Egg nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Egg
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 155 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Egg glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://clinicaltrials.gov/ProvidedDocs/93/NCT03387293/Prot_SAP_000.pdf – II for boiled egg is 23 | 23 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 large (50 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 9 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 94% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 86% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 76% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 74% of foods
Retinol ⓘHigher in Retinol content than 74% of foods
Egg calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of egg | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 155 | |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 13 | 8.5 g |
| Calories in 1 large | 78 | 50 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, chopped | 211 | 136 g |
| Calories for different varieties of egg | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled (this food) | 155 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized | 138 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, raw, fresh | 143 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, cooked, poached | 143 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, raw, frozen, pasteurized | 147 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled | 149 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, cooked, fried | 196 | 100 g |
| Egg Mix, USDA Commodity | 555 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, dried | 592 | 100 g |
| Egg, whole, dried, stabilized, glucose reduced | 615 | 100 g |
Egg Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Egg glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
447µg of 900µg
50%
Vitamin E:
3.1mg of 15mg
21%
Vitamin D:
6.6µg of 20µg
33%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.2mg of 1mg
17%
Vitamin B2:
1.5mg of 1mg
118%
Vitamin B3:
0.19mg of 16mg
1.2%
Vitamin B5:
4.2mg of 5mg
84%
Vitamin B6:
0.36mg of 1mg
28%
Folate:
132µg of 400µg
33%
Vitamin B12:
3.3µg of 2µg
139%
Choline:
881mg of 550mg
160%
Vitamin K:
0.9µg of 120µg
0.75%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 25%
12.6 g of 50 g
12.6 g (25% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 16%
10.6 g of 65 g
10.6 g (16% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
1.1 g of 300 g
1.1 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
74.6 g of 2,000 g
74.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
459mg of 280mg
164%
Threonine:
1812mg of 1,050mg
173%
Isoleucine:
2058mg of 1,400mg
147%
Leucine:
3225mg of 2,730mg
118%
Lysine:
2712mg of 2,100mg
129%
Methionine:
1176mg of 1,050mg
112%
Phenylalanine:
2004mg of 1,750mg
115%
Valine:
2301mg of 1,820mg
126%
Histidine:
894mg of 700mg
128%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
3.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.4 g
Fiber content ratio for Egg
Sugar:
1.1 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Egg per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | 26% | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% | 58% |
3.3 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 13g | 30% | 38% |
4.5 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 11g | 16% | 32% |
3.1 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 1.1g | N/A | 69% |
48.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 1.1g | 0% | 70% |
25.2 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% | 6% |
Equal to Egg
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 22% | 41% |
Equal to Egg
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | 84% |
14 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 50mg | 5% | 34% |
2.5 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 126mg | 4% | 76% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 15% | 55% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.1g | N/A | 65% |
8 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 2mg | 222% | 94% |
14.1 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | 52% |
6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 25% | 47% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 124mg | 5% | 46% |
4 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | 46% |
1.4 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | 73% | |
| Selenium | 31µg | 56% | 31% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | 64% |
4 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.51mg | 39% | 14% |
3.9 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0% | 94% |
149.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.4mg | 28% | 30% |
1.2 times more than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | 60% |
Equal to Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 46% | 40% |
1.6 times more than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | 84% |
338.7 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 44µg | 11% | 37% |
1.4 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 294mg | 53% | 46% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.3g | 16% | 35% |
1.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 4.1g | N/A | 36% |
2.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.4g | N/A | 38% |
33.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | 71% |
2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0% | 71% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.69mg | 0% | 70% |
1.3 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.1mg | 0% | 72% |
2.3 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.9mg | 0% | 72% |
2 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.39mg | 0% | 69% |
4.1 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | 70% |
Equal to Egg
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| Valine | 0.77mg | 0% | 70% |
2.6 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.3mg | 0% | 74% |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 42% |
138 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | 37% |
38.4 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
16%
Total Fat
11g
15%
Saturated Fat 3.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
124%
Cholesterol 373mg
5.4%
Sodium 124mg
0.37%
Total Carbohydrate
1.1g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
13g
Vitamin D
87mcg
11%
Calcium
50mg
5%
Iron
1.2mg
15%
Potassium
126mg
3.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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