Grade A Eggs Calories and Nutrition Facts
Grade A Eggs has 55 calories per 100 g, with 10.7 g protein, 2.4 g carbs and 0 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white (FDC ID: 747997).
One standard serving of grade a eggs (1 egg, white (34 g)) contains 19 calories, 3.6g protein, 0.8g total carbs (0.8g net carbs), and 0g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 55 calories.
Energy density
0.55 kcal/g
very low
Protein / 100 kcal
19.5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2.4 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
182 g
≈ 6.4 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Grade A Eggs Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 egg, white (34 g) | 34 g | 19 kcal | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 55 kcal | 2.4 g | 2.4 g | 10.7 g | 0 g |
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for eggs, grade a, large, egg white per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 egg, white (34 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (10.7 g per 100 g), relatively low in calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 egg, white (34 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | 19 kcal | — |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 3.6 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Grade A Eggs calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.55 kcal per gram (very low energy density), you can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 16 kcal | 3 g | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 55 kcal | 10.7 g | 2.4 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 62 kcal | 12.1 g | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 125 kcal | 24.3 g | 5.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 249 kcal | 48.5 g | 10.9 g | 0 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 747997.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How grade a eggs compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, grade a eggs ranks 7th lowest in calories and 25th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 77% below it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥛 Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 50 kcal | 3.4 g | 0.5 |
| 🥛 Yogurt, plain, nonfat | 50 kcal | 4.2 g | 0.5 |
| 🥚 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white (this page) | 55 kcal | 10.7 g | 0.55 |
| 🥛 Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D | 60 kcal | 3.3 g | 0.6 |
| 🥣 Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat | 61 kcal | 10.3 g | 0.61 |
Portion planning with grade a eggs
- 100 calories comes to about 182 g (6.4 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 187 g, bringing 103 kcal with it — that is 19.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 18% carbs, 82% protein, 0% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 10.7 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 0 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 2.4 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Grade A Eggs FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 egg, white (34 g) of grade a eggs?
One serving of 1 egg, white (34 g) provides 19 calories, 0.8 g total carbs, 3.6 g protein, and 0 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of grade a eggs?
Grade A Eggs contains 55 calories per 100 g, with 10.7 g protein, 2.4 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for grade a eggs?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white" is FDC ID: 747997. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of grade a eggs?
By calories, grade a eggs is approximately 18% carbohydrates, 82% protein, and 0% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of grade a eggs?
One ounce (28 g) of grade a eggs has 16 calories, with 3 g protein, 0.7 g carbs and 0 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 62 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 249 calories.
How much grade a eggs is 100 calories?
About 182 g of grade a eggs supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.55 kcal per gram (very low energy density). You can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
How much grade a eggs do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 187 g of grade a eggs, which also brings 103 calories with it. That works out to 19.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is grade a eggs high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Grade A Eggs sits 77% below the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 7th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.