34 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Egg, yolk, raw, fresh's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 35/100
How many beneficial nutrients Egg, yolk, raw, fresh delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Egg, yolk, raw, fresh come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
5% from carbs
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Carbs 5%3.6 g per serving
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Fat 75%26.5 g per serving
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Protein 20%15.9 g per serving
What Egg, yolk, raw, fresh is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 103.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3,538.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 104.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 6,860.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2,417.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 32.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 38.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 918.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 10,701.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 86.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 3,538.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 438.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 11.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 114.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.9 g | |
| Histidine | 416.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 866.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,399.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,217.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 378.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 681.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 687.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 177.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 949.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 836.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,099.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,550.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 264.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,970.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 488.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 646.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,326.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 678.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 381.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.6 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 146.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 3.0 mg | |
| Choline | 820.2 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.9 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 129.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 5.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 390.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 109.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 48.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 56.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1,085.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.7 g | — |
About Egg, yolk, raw, fresh
The egg yolk is the rich, golden center of the egg, and where almost all of its nutrition is concentrated. It's what gives custards their richness, mayonnaise its body and a fried egg its prized runny middle — fat and flavor in one small package.
While the white holds the lean protein, the yolk carries the good stuff: most of the egg's vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin A, folate, choline (important for the brain and liver) and the eye-protecting pigments lutein and zeaxanthin. That richness also makes it high in fat and the source of the egg's cholesterol — which, for most healthy people, research suggests matters far less than once thought.
Calorie for calorie the yolk is the more nutrient-dense half of the egg by a wide margin; eating the whole egg is the simplest way to get everything it has to offer.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Egg, yolk, raw, fresh?
There are 321 calories in 100 g of Egg, yolk, raw, fresh, or about 55 calories in 1 large (17 g).
How much protein is in Egg, yolk, raw, fresh?
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Egg, yolk, raw, fresh?
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh has 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Egg, yolk, raw, fresh?
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh provides 26.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Egg, yolk, raw, fresh a good source of?
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh is an excellent source of Choline (149% DV), Selenium (102% DV), Vitamin B12 (81% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (60% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (42% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (41% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E, Thiamin (B1), Iron and Calcium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.