Eggs and dairy
How much protein is in a hard-boiled egg?
Hard-boiled egg has 12.6 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 large, 50 g) has 6.3 g of protein and 78 calories.
- Protein, 1 large (50 g)
- 6.3 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 8.1 g
High protein density
Protein in hard-boiled egg by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (8.5 g) | 1.1 g | 13 | 0.1 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 cup, chopped (136 g) | 17.1 g | 211 | 1.5 g | 14.4 g |
| 1 large (50 g) | 6.3 g | 78 | 0.6 g | 5.3 g |
| 100 g | 12.6 g | 155 | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 155
- Protein
- 12.6 g
- Carbs
- 1.1 g
- Fat
- 10.6 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 1.1 g
- Sodium
- 124 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
- Egg 8.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Parmesan 6.8 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a hard-boiled egg high in protein?
Yes. With 8.1 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 72% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of hard-boiled egg?
12.6 g, with 155 calories.
How much hard-boiled egg gives you 30 g of protein?
About 238 g, for roughly 369 calories. That's about 4.8 servings of 1 large.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 173424: "Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled" (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.