Calories in Egg Yolk (raw)

Egg Yolk (raw) has about 55 calories per 1 yolk (17 g), with 2.7 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 4.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 324 kcal.

Good protein sourceMostly fat
55kcal
Calories · 1 yolk (17 g)
2.7g
Protein · 1 yolk (17 g)
0.3g
Carbs · 1 yolk (17 g)
4.5g
Fat · 1 yolk (17 g)
Carbs 2%Protein 21%Fat 77%share of calories

Egg Yolk (raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 yolk (17 g)55 kcal2.7 g0.3 g4.5 g
100 g324 kcal15.9 g1.8 g26.5 g

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Egg Yolk (raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 yolk (17 g)
Calories324 kcal55 kcal
Protein15.9 g2.7 g
Carbohydrates1.8 g0.3 g
Fat26.5 g4.5 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0.6 g0.1 g
Sodium48 mg8 mg
Calcium129 mg22 mg
Iron2.7 mg0.5 mg
Potassium109 mg19 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Egg Yolk (raw) healthy?

  • ●Egg Yolk (raw) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 324 kcal per 100 g. About 2% of its calories come from carbs, 21% from protein and 77% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 yolk (17 g) already adds 55 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.7 g in 1 yolk (17 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 yolk (17 g) (55 kcal) takes about 11 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Egg Yolk (raw): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Egg Yolk (raw)?

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One serving of Egg Yolk (raw), 1 yolk (17 g), has roughly 55 calories, with 2.7 g protein, 0.3 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Egg Yolk (raw)?

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100 g of Egg Yolk (raw) has 324 kcal, with 15.9 g protein, 1.8 g carbs, 26.5 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0.6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Egg Yolk (raw)?

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Egg Yolk (raw) has 15.9 g protein per 100 g (2.7 g in 1 yolk (17 g)). Protein provides about 21% of its calories.

Is Egg Yolk (raw) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 324 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 yolk (17 g) adds 55 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Egg Yolk (raw)?

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Burning roughly 55 kcal takes about 11 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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