Calories in Egg
Per 1 large, 50 g
Egg has 72 calories per 1 large, 50 g. That is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 6.3 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrate, 5.0 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 144 calories and 12.6 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. The yolk holds most of the micronutrients and most of the calories.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 large, 50 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | 144 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 12.6 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fat | 5.0 g | 10.0 g | 7% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about an egg
How many calories are in an egg?
Egg has 72 calories per 1 large, 50 g, which is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of egg?
100 g of egg contains 144 calories.
How much protein is in an egg?
One serving of 1 large, 50 g provides 6.3 g of protein — 12.6 g per 100 g, or 13% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in an egg?
One serving of 1 large, 50 g contains 0.4 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is an egg a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, egg qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.