Grade A Eggs Calories and Nutrition Facts
Grade A Eggs has 334 calories per 100 g, with 16.2 g protein, 1 g carbs and 28.8 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk (FDC ID: 748236).
One standard serving of grade a eggs (1 egg, yolk (17 g)) contains 57 calories, 2.8g protein, 0.2g total carbs (0.2g net carbs), and 4.9g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 334 calories.
Energy density
3.34 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
4.9 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
1 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
30 g
≈ 1.1 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, yolk (17 g) | 17 g | 57 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 2.8 g | 4.9 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 334 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 16.2 g | 28.8 g |
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for eggs, grade a, large, egg yolk per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 egg, yolk (17 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (16.2 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 egg, yolk (17 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 334 kcal | 57 kcal | — |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 2.8 g | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fat | 28.8 g | 4.9 g | 37% |
| 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 3.34 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 95 kcal | 4.6 g | 0.3 g | 8.2 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 334 kcal | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 379 kcal | 18.4 g | 1.1 g | 32.7 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 757 kcal | 36.7 g | 2.3 g | 65.3 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1515 kcal | 73.5 g | 4.5 g | 130.6 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 748236.
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 26th lowest in calories and 18th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 37% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧀 Cheese, pasteurized process cheese food or product, American, singles | 310 kcal | 15.6 g | 3.1 |
| 🧀 Cheese, dry white, queso seco | 326 kcal | 24.5 g | 3.26 |
| 🥚 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk (this page) | 334 kcal | 16.2 g | 3.34 |
| 🧀 Cream cheese, full fat, block | 343 kcal | 5.8 g | 3.43 |
| 🍽️ Cream, heavy | 343 kcal | 2 g | 3.43 |
Portion planning with grade a eggs
- 100 calories comes to about 30 g (1.1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 123 g, bringing 411 kcal with it — that is 4.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 1% carbs, 20% protein, 79% 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 — 16.2 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- 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 — 1 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, yolk (17 g) of grade a eggs?
One serving of 1 egg, yolk (17 g) provides 57 calories, 0.2 g total carbs, 2.8 g protein, and 4.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of grade a eggs?
Grade A Eggs contains 334 calories per 100 g, with 16.2 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, and 28.8 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 yolk" is FDC ID: 748236. 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 1% carbohydrates, 20% protein, and 79% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of grade a eggs?
One ounce (28 g) of grade a eggs has 95 calories, with 4.6 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 8.2 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 379 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1515 calories.
How much grade a eggs is 100 calories?
About 30 g of grade a eggs supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.34 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much grade a eggs do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 123 g of grade a eggs, which also brings 411 calories with it. That works out to 4.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is grade a eggs high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Grade A Eggs sits 37% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 26th 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.