How much protein is in one large egg?

Eggs, 1 large (50 g), contain about 6.3 g of protein, 0 g of fiber and 78 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
6.3 g
Fiber
0 g
Calories
78 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
8.1 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Eggs. Chosen serving: 1 large (50 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 1 large 50 g 78 kcal 6.3 g 0 g 0.6 g 5.3 g
Per 100 g 100 g 155 kcal 12.6 g 0 g 1.1 g 10.6 g
1 tbsp 8.5 g 13.2 kcal 1.1 g 0 g 0.1 g 0.9 g
1 cup, chopped 136 g 210.8 kcal 17.1 g 0 g 1.5 g 14.4 g

A familiar serving, made clear

One large egg is a familiar breakfast portion. If you had two, double the numbers.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled. FDC ID: 173424. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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