How many calories are in eggs?
A large egg (1.8 oz, 50 g) has 74 calories. A small egg has 56 calories and a jumbo one 93 calories. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 148 calories.
Numbers are for the USDA entry Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. Other forms are compared below.
Calories in eggs by size and measure
| Measure | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (4.86 large eggs) | 8.6 oz (243 g) | 360 calories | 30.1 g | 2.3 g | 24.2 g |
| 1/2 cup | 4.3 oz (122 g) | 180 calories | 15.1 g | 1.2 g | 12.1 g |
| 1 jumbo | 2.2 oz (63 g) | 93 calories | 7.8 g | 0.6 g | 6.3 g |
| 1 extra large | 2 oz (56 g) | 83 calories | 6.9 g | 0.54 g | 5.6 g |
| 1 large | 1.8 oz (50 g) | 74 calories | 6.2 g | 0.48 g | 5 g |
| 1 medium | 1.6 oz (44 g) | 65 calories | 5.5 g | 0.42 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 small | 1.3 oz (38 g) | 56 calories | 4.7 g | 0.36 g | 3.8 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 42 calories | 3.5 g | 0.27 g | 2.8 g |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz | 148 calories | 12.4 g | 0.96 g | 10 g |
Weights are the household measures USDA lists for this exact food.
Where the calories come from
A large egg (1.8 oz, 50 g) has:
- Protein: 6.2 g per serving, about 35% of calories
- Carbs: 0.48 g per serving, about 3% of calories
- Fat: 5 g per serving, about 63% of calories
Shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat. USDA calculates total calories with factors specific to each food, so shares are approximate.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Per 100 g, the 9 USDA entries below range from 55 calories in eggs, large, egg white to 334 calories in eggs, large, egg yolk.
| USDA entry | Per 100 g | Per serving | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, Large, egg whole | 148 calories | 74 calories per 1 large (50 g) | 75.8% |
| Eggs, Large, egg yolk | 334 calories | 57 calories per 1 large (17 g) | 52.1% |
| Eggs, Large, egg white | 55 calories | 18 calories per 1 large (33 g) | 86.3% |
| Egg, whole, cooked, poached | 143 calories | 72 calories per 1 large (50 g) | 75.8% |
| Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled | 149 calories | 91 calories per 1 large (61 g) | 76.4% |
| Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled | 155 calories | 78 calories per 1 large (50 g) | 74.6% |
| Egg, whole, cooked, fried | 196 calories | 90 calories per 1 large (46 g) | 69.5% |
| Egg, whole, cooked, omelet | 154 calories | 94 calories per 1 large (61 g) | 76.1% |
| Egg, whole, raw, frozen, pasteurized | 150 calories | — | 75.4% |
Each row is a separate USDA entry with its own household measure. A dash means USDA lists no comparable measure for that entry.
How eggs compare with other dairy foods and eggs
Among the 50 dairy foods and eggs people look up most, eggs rank 37th for calories per 3.5 oz (100 g) and 41st per typical serving.
| # | Food | Serving | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese ball | 1 oz, 28.4 g | 125 calories | 441 calories |
| 2 | Parmesan cheese | 1 oz, 28.4 g | 119 calories | 421 calories |
| 3 | Gruyere cheese | 1 oz, 28.4 g | 117 calories | 413 calories |
| … | ||||
| 35 | Quail egg | 1 egg, 9 g | 14 calories | 158 calories |
| 36 | Ricotta cheese | 1/2 cup, 161.5 g | 254 calories | 157 calories |
| 37 | Eggs | 1 large, 50 g | 74 calories | 148 calories |
| 38 | Coffee creamer | 1 cup, 240 g | 326 calories | 136 calories |
| 39 | Huevos rancheros | 1 egg, 118 g | 143 calories | 121 calories |
| … | ||||
| 46 | Whole milk | 1 cup, 249 g | 149 calories | 60 calories |
| 47 | Egg whites | 1 large, 33 g | 18 calories | 55 calories |
The list is the 50 dairy foods and eggs most asked about in US searches for protein, calories, carbs, sugar and fiber, each as one USDA entry with its usual serving. Rows in between are skipped (…).
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Sources
Nutrients and household measures: USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release (accessed 2026-10-14)
- Eggs, Large, egg whole: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole, FDC ID 748967 (Foundation Foods, published 2019-12-16) · full nutrition facts
- Eggs, Large, egg yolk: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk, FDC ID 748236 (Foundation Foods, published 2019-12-16)
- Eggs, Large, egg white: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white, FDC ID 747997 (Foundation Foods, published 2019-12-16)
- Egg, whole, cooked, poached: Egg, whole, cooked, poached, FDC ID 172186 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01)
- Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled: Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled, FDC ID 172187 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01)
- Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled: Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled, FDC ID 173424 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01) · full nutrition facts
- Egg, whole, cooked, fried: Egg, whole, cooked, fried, FDC ID 173423 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01)
- Egg, whole, cooked, omelet: Egg, whole, cooked, omelet, FDC ID 172185 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01)
- Egg, whole, raw, frozen, pasteurized: Egg, whole, raw, frozen, pasteurized, FDC ID 323604 (Foundation Foods, published 2019-04-01)
Comparison foods:
- Cheese ball: Cheese ball, FDC ID 2705781
- Parmesan cheese: Cheese, parmesan, grated, FDC ID 325036
- Gruyere cheese: Cheese, gruyere, FDC ID 171242
- Quail egg: Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw, FDC ID 172191
- Ricotta cheese: Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, FDC ID 746766
- Coffee creamer: Coffee creamer, liquid, FDC ID 2705600
- Huevos rancheros: Huevos rancheros, FDC ID 2707191
- Whole milk: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D, FDC ID 746782
How we calculate: every amount is the USDA value per 3.5 oz (100 g) scaled to the gram weight USDA lists for that measure. 1 oz = 28.35 g and 1 lb = 453.6 g. A dash (—) means USDA reports no value. How we verify.