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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk'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.
Fair nutrient density 21/100
How many beneficial nutrients Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk 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 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
1% from carbs
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Carbs 1%1.0 g per serving
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Fat 79%28.8 g per serving
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Protein 20%16.2 g per serving
What Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk 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 | 1.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 28.8 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.2 g | |
| Histidine | 369.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 766.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,350.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,200.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 398.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 673.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 789.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 174.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 846.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 769.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,120.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,500.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,990.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 470.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 748.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,290.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 684.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 5.6 mg | |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | ~ | — |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.9 g | — |
About Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk
Eggs are one of the most versatile and affordable foods in the kitchen, and the chicken egg is by far the most common on grocery shelves. Each large egg packs about 70 to 80 calories into a tidy package of high-quality, complete protein, with the yolk carrying most of the vitamins, healthy fats, and nutrients such as choline, vitamin D, vitamin B12, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Once feared for their cholesterol, eggs are now recognized as a nutritious choice for most people when eaten in reasonable amounts.
They are endlessly adaptable, scrambled, fried, poached, boiled, or baked into countless dishes, and they do essential work in cooking, binding meatballs, leavening cakes, enriching breads, and thickening custards and sauces. Eggs are sold by grade and size, from medium to jumbo, and by production style such as cage-free, free-range, or pasture-raised, and they keep for several weeks refrigerated.
Cook them until the whites are set for food safety, and store them in their carton in the coldest part of the fridge rather than the door.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk?
There are 334 calories in 100 g of Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk, or about 57 calories in 1 egg, yolk (17 g).
How much protein is in Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk?
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk?
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk has 1.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk?
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk provides 28.8 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk a good source of?
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk is an excellent source of Selenium (101% DV), Vitamin E (38% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (36% DV) and Protein (32% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.