Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Egg Yolk
Quick answer
Egg Yolk has 322 kcal per 100 g. 1 large (17 g) has 55 kcal, 2.7 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbs and 4.5 g of fat.
- Calories
- 322kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 15.9g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 3.6g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 26.5g
- per 100 g
- Protein 20% · 15.9 g
- Carbs 5% · 3.6 g
- Fat 75% · 26.5 g
Calories in any amount of Egg Yolk
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 large (17 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 55kcal
- Protein
- 2.7g
- Carbs
- 0.6g
- Fat
- 4.5g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 91 kcal | 4.5 g | 1 g | 7.5 g |
| 50 g | 161 kcal | 7.9 g | 1.8 g | 13.3 g |
| 100 g | 322 kcal | 15.9 g | 3.6 g | 26.5 g |
| 150 g | 483 kcal | 23.8 g | 5.4 g | 39.8 g |
| 200 g | 644 kcal | 31.7 g | 7.2 g | 53.1 g |
| 250 g | 805 kcal | 39.7 g | 9 g | 66.4 g |
| 300 g | 966 kcal | 47.6 g | 10.8 g | 79.6 g |
| 500 g | 1,610 kcal | 79.3 g | 18 g | 132.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,461 kcal | 71.9 g | 16.3 g | 120.4 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large: 17 g | 55 kcal | 2.7 g | 0.6 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 cup: 243 g | 782 kcal | 38.5 g | 8.7 g | 64.5 g |
Egg Yolk nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 kcal | – |
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Total fat | 26.5 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 9.55 g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.7 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.2 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 1,085 mg | 362% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.59 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0.56 g | – |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.73 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 390 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 381 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 µg | 81% |
| Folate (DFE) | 146 µg | 37% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.53 mg | 41% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.02 mg | <1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 52.3 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Egg Yolk fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 3.6g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 4.9g
- Energy density
- 3.22kcal/g
- medium
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 3.6 g − 0 g = 3.6 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Egg Yolk gives 4.9 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 3.22 kcal/g, Egg Yolk is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Egg, yolk, raw, fresh” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172184, retrieved . How we calculate.