Egg Yolk — Calories and Macros
The fatty, vitamin-rich center. Contains most egg cholesterol.
per 1 large (~17g)
3% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
2.7g
Carbs
0.6g
Fat
4.5g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0.1g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
324
Protein
15.9g
Carbs
3.5g
Fat
26.5g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0.6g
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Common questions
How many calories are in egg yolk?
1 large (~17g) of egg yolk has 55 calories, with 2.7g protein, 0.6g carbs, and 4.5g fat.
How much protein is in egg yolk?
Egg Yolk has 2.7g of protein per 1 large (~17g). That is about 5g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is egg yolk good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Egg Yolk is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is egg yolk healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, egg yolk is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.