Eggs and dairy
How much protein is in an egg?
Egg has 12.6 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 large, 50 g) has 6.3 g of protein and 72 calories.
- Protein, 1 large (50 g)
- 6.3 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 8.8 g
High protein density
Protein in egg by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (4.86 large eggs) (243 g) | 30.6 g | 347 | 1.7 g | 23.1 g |
| 1 medium (44 g) | 5.5 g | 63 | 0.3 g | 4.2 g |
| 1 extra large (56 g) | 7.1 g | 80 | 0.4 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 small (38 g) | 4.8 g | 54 | 0.3 g | 3.6 g |
| 1 jumbo (63 g) | 7.9 g | 90 | 0.4 g | 6 g |
| 1 large (50 g) | 6.3 g | 72 | 0.4 g | 4.8 g |
| 100 g | 12.6 g | 143 | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 143
- Protein
- 12.6 g
- Carbs
- 0.7 g
- Fat
- 9.5 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0.4 g
- Sodium
- 142 mg
Eggs and dairy: most protein per calorie
- Egg white 21 g protein per 100 cal
- Greek yogurt 16.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Cottage cheese 12.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Mozzarella 9.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Hard-boiled egg 8.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Parmesan 6.8 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is an egg high in protein?
Yes. With 8.8 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 76% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of egg?
12.6 g, with 143 calories.
How much egg gives you 30 g of protein?
About 238 g, for roughly 340 calories. That's about 4.8 servings of 1 large.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 171287: "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.