Food calories
How many calories in an egg?
Last updated: July 10, 2026
Short answer: one large egg (50 g) has about 72 calories, with 6.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, and4.8 g fat. Cooking changes it: a boiled egg is ~78 calories(no added fat), a fried egg ~90, and scrambled ~100 once you add milk and butter.
The egg is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can log for the calories it costs. A single large egg packs high-quality complete protein — all nine essential amino acids — plus potassium, B vitamins, and healthy fats, all for under 75 calories. The catch most people miss is that the egg itself barely changes; it's the cooking fat that moves the number.
Egg calories by serving and cooking method
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large egg, raw (50 g) | 72 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | 4.8 g |
| 1 boiled egg (no added fat) | ~78 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | 4.8 g |
| 1 fried egg (oil/butter) | ~90 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | ~7 g |
| 1 scrambled egg (milk + butter) | ~100 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | ~8 g |
| Egg white only | ~17 kcal | 3.6 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 2 large eggs | ~144 kcal | 12.6 g | 0.8 g | 9.6 g |
The whole raw egg is your baseline at 72 calories. Boiling and poaching stay closest to it because you add no fat — the small bump to ~78 comes from standard database rounding for a cooked egg. Frying and scrambling climb because oil, butter, or milk go into the pan. Want the lowest-calorie option? A plain egg white is just ~17 calories with 3.6 g of protein and zero fat.
How an egg fits your calorie goal
Whether an egg helps or hurts your day depends entirely on your target. Find that number first with the calorie calculator — it estimates the calories you burn so you know your ceiling. To lose weight, you eat below it: see how that works in thecalorie deficit guide.
For fat loss, eggs are a strong pick. At ~72-78 calories each with 6.3 g of complete protein, they're filling for their calorie cost and help protect muscle while you're cutting. Boil or poach to keep the fat down. For building muscle, two eggs give you ~12.6 g of protein on a ~144-calorie base — pair them with a carb source and you have a balanced meal. If you're tracking your split, the calories in protein, carbs & fat guide shows how each gram adds up.
Log your eggs in seconds
The hard part isn't the number — it's remembering the oil, the butter, and the second egg. TheMyPlate app lets you log an egg by photo or barcode in seconds, so your real total reflects how you actually cooked it instead of a guess. Snap your plate and it fills in the calories and macros for you. Browse more everyday numbers in thecalories in common foods guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one egg?
One large egg (50 g) has about 72 calories, along with 6.3 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbs, and 4.8 g of fat. That number is for the whole raw egg with nothing added — how you cook it changes the total. A hard- or soft-boiled egg is around 78 calories because no fat is added, while frying in oil or butter pushes it to roughly 90 calories.
How many calories are in a boiled egg vs. a fried egg?
A boiled egg is about 78 calories since it is cooked in water with no added fat. Frying it in oil or butter adds fat and brings it to around 90 calories. Scrambling with a splash of milk and a knob of butter lands near 100 calories per egg. The egg itself is the same — the cooking fat is what moves the number.
Are eggs good for weight loss?
Eggs fit weight loss well. At roughly 72-78 calories each with 6.3 g of complete protein, they are filling for their calorie cost, which helps control appetite. Protein also helps protect muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Boiling or poaching keeps them lowest in calories since no cooking fat is added. Two eggs make a satisfying ~144-calorie base for a meal.
How much protein is in an egg?
A large egg has about 6.3 g of protein and it is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids your body cannot make on its own. Most of the protein is split between the white and the yolk, though the white (~17 calories) carries about 3.6 g with no fat. Two eggs give you roughly 12.6 g of protein for about 144 calories.