Yolk nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Yolk

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI of a whole egg is 0.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 322 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3.59 grams |
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 large (17 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. | 18.1 (acidic) |
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 95% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 91% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 88% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 87% of foods
Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 86% of foods
Yolk calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 322 | |
Calories in 1 large | 55 | 17 g |
Calories in 1 cup | 782 | 243 g |
Yolk Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI of a whole egg is 0.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
129 mg of 1,000 mg
13%
Iron:
2.73 mg of 8 mg
34%
Magnesium:
5 mg of 420 mg
1%
Phosphorus:
390 mg of 700 mg
56%
Potassium:
109 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
48 mg of 2,300 mg
2%
Zinc:
2.3 mg of 11 mg
21%
Copper:
0.077 mg of 1 mg
9%
Manganese:
0.055 mg of 2 mg
2%
Selenium:
56 µg of 55 µg
102%
Choline:
820.2 mg of 550 mg
149%
Mineral chart - relative view
Phosphorus
390 mg
TOP 12%
Calcium
129 mg
TOP 18%
Selenium
56 µg
TOP 21%
Iron
2.73 mg
TOP 24%
Zinc
2.3 mg
TOP 36%
Choline
820.2 mg
TOP 46%
Copper
0.077 mg
TOP 65%
Manganese
0.055 mg
TOP 66%
Sodium
48 mg
TOP 73%
Potassium
109 mg
TOP 80%
Magnesium
5 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1442 IU of 5,000 IU
29%
Vitamin E :
2.58 mg of 15 mg
17%
Vitamin D:
5.4 µg of 10 µg
54%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.176 mg of 1 mg
15%
Vitamin B2:
0.528 mg of 1 mg
41%
Vitamin B3:
0.024 mg of 16 mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
2.99 mg of 5 mg
60%
Vitamin B6:
0.35 mg of 1 mg
27%
Folate:
146 µg of 400 µg
37%
Vitamin B12:
1.95 µg of 2 µg
81%
Vitamin K:
0.7 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
0.528 mg
TOP 14%
Vitamin A
1442 IU
TOP 17%
Folate
146 µg
TOP 20%
Vitamin B5
2.99 mg
TOP 27%
Vitamin B12
1.95 µg
TOP 31%
Vitamin B6
0.35 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B1
0.176 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin D
5.4 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin E
2.58 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin K
0.7 µg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B3
0.024 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 32%
15.86 g of 50 g
32%
Fats:
Daily Value: 41%
26.54 g of 65 g
41%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.59 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
52.31 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
177 mg of 280 mg
63%
Threonine:
687 mg of 1,050 mg
65%
Isoleucine:
866 mg of 1,400 mg
62%
Leucine:
1399 mg of 2,730 mg
51%
Lysine:
1217 mg of 2,100 mg
58%
Methionine:
378 mg of 1,050 mg
36%
Phenylalanine:
681 mg of 1,750 mg
39%
Valine:
949 mg of 1,820 mg
52%
Histidine:
416 mg of 700 mg
59%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.204 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.18 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Fiber content ratio for Yolk
Sugar:
0.56 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
3.03 g
All nutrients for Yolk per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 322kcal | 16% | 27% |
6.9 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 15.86g | 38% | 33% |
5.6 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 26.54g | 41% | 9% |
1.3 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 3.59g | N/A | 61% |
15.1 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 3.59g | 1% | 64% |
7.8 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 1085mg | 362% | 5% |
2.9 times more than Egg![]() |
Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 54% | 39% |
2.5 times more than Egg![]() |
Iron | 2.73mg | 34% | 24% |
1.1 times more than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 129mg | 13% | 18% |
Equal to Milk![]() |
Potassium | 109mg | 3% | 80% |
1.3 times less than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 5mg | 1% | 92% |
28 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | 70% |
16 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 65% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 2.3mg | 21% | 36% |
2.7 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 390mg | 56% | 12% |
2.1 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 48mg | 2% | 73% |
10.2 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 1442IU | 29% | 17% |
11.6 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 381µg | 42% | 22% | |
Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 17% | 39% |
1.8 times more than Kiwifruit![]() |
Selenium | 56µg | 102% | 21% | |
Manganese | 0.06mg | 2% | 66% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.53mg | 41% | 14% |
4.1 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
398.9 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 60% | 27% |
2.6 times more than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 27% | 36% |
2.9 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 81% | 31% |
2.8 times more than Pork![]() |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | 79% |
145.1 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 146µg | 37% | 20% |
2.4 times more than Brussels sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 9.55g | 48% | 13% |
1.6 times more than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.74g | N/A | 14% |
1.2 times more than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.2g | N/A | 19% |
11.2 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | 69% |
1.7 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.69mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.87mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 67% |
1.7 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 1.22mg | 0% | 69% |
2.7 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.38mg | 0% | 69% |
3.9 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.68mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | 65% |
2.1 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.42mg | 0% | 71% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | 93% |
84.3 times less than Apple![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 38% |
62.7 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.11g | N/A | 35% |
12.8 times less than Salmon![]() |
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 322
% Daily Value*
42%
Total Fat
27g
45%
Saturated Fat 10g
0%
Cholesterol 1,085mg
2%
Sodium 48mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
218mcg
36%
Calcium
129mg
13%
Iron
3mg
38%
Potassium
109mg
3%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol

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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.
Source
No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated 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.
Source
Low in Sugars

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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.
Source
Yolk nutrition infographic

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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.