How Much Protein in an Egg? Per Egg, 100 g and Cooked
A large egg (50 g) has 6.3 g of protein, or 12.6 g per 100 g of raw whole egg. A large egg white (33 g) has 3.6 g of protein and a large egg yolk (17 g) has 2.7 g. Per 100 g, raw whole egg also provides 143 kcal, 9.5 g of fat and 0.7 g of carbohydrate.
Ranked #32 of 46 high protein foods by protein per 100 g.
Protein per 100 g and per serving
| Food | State | Per 100 g | Per 100 g | Per serving | Per serving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | kcal | Fat | Carbs | Serving | Protein | kcal | |||
| Whole egg, raw FDC 171287 | Raw | 12.6 g | 143 | 9.5 g | 0.7 g | 1 large egg (50 g) | 6.3 g 1 large egg (50 g) | 72 | |
| Whole egg, hard-boiled FDC 173424 | Cooked | 12.6 g | 155 | 10.6 g | 1.1 g | 1 large egg (50 g) | 6.3 g 1 large egg (50 g) | 78 | |
| Egg white, raw FDC 172183 | Raw | 10.9 g | 52 | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 1 large egg white (33 g) | 3.6 g 1 large egg white (33 g) | 17 | |
| Egg yolk, raw FDC 172184 | Raw | 15.9 g | 322 | 26.5 g | 3.6 g | 1 large egg yolk (17 g) | 2.7 g 1 large egg yolk (17 g) | 55 | |
Protein by size
USDA portion weights for raw whole egg.
| Size | Weight | Protein | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 38 g | 4.8 g | 54 |
| Medium | 44 g | 5.5 g | 63 |
| Large | 50 g | 6.3 g | 72 |
| Extra large | 56 g | 7.0 g | 80 |
| Jumbo | 63 g | 7.9 g | 90 |
Protein by amount: raw whole egg
| Large eggs | Weight | Protein | kcal | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 g | 50 g | 6.3 g | 72 | 4.8 g | 0.4 g |
| 2100 g | 100 g | 12.6 g | 143 | 9.5 g | 0.7 g |
| 3150 g | 150 g | 18.8 g | 215 | 14.3 g | 1.1 g |
| 4200 g | 200 g | 25.1 g | 286 | 19.0 g | 1.4 g |
| 5250 g | 250 g | 31.4 g | 358 | 23.8 g | 1.8 g |
| 6300 g | 300 g | 37.7 g | 429 | 28.5 g | 2.2 g |
Raw vs cooked
Protein per 100 g differs between the raw and cooked weight of the same food, so use the row that matches how you weigh it.
USDA lists almost the same protein per 100 g for raw and hard-boiled whole egg: 12.56 g raw and 12.58 g hard-boiled. Both entries give a large egg a weight of 50 g, so a large egg provides 6.3 g of protein either way.
How it compares
Similar foods sorted by protein per 100 kcal (main entry for each food).
| Food | Protein per 100 kcalProtein / 100 kcal | Protein (Per 100 g)Protein / 100 g | kcal (Per 100 g)kcal / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef, 85% lean, cooked (pan-browned) | 10.8 g | 27.7 g | 256 |
| Salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked (dry heat) | 10.7 g | 22.1 g | 206 |
| Chicken wing with skin, roasted | 9.4 g | 23.8 g | 254 |
| Whole egg, raw | 8.8 g | 12.6 g | 143 |
| Beef jerky | 8.1 g | 33.2 g | 410 |
| Bacon, pan-fried | 7.2 g | 33.9 g | 468 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in one egg?
One large whole egg (50 g) has 6.3 g of protein, according to USDA FoodData Central (FDC 171287). That is 12.6 g of protein per 100 g of raw whole egg.
How much protein is in an egg white vs the yolk?
A large egg white (33 g) has 3.6 g of protein and a large egg yolk (17 g) has 2.7 g. Per 100 g, egg white has 10.9 g of protein and egg yolk has 15.9 g.
Does a hard-boiled egg have more protein than a raw egg?
Practically no. USDA lists 12.58 g of protein per 100 g for hard-boiled whole egg and 12.56 g for raw whole egg. For a large egg (50 g), both round to 6.3 g.
How much protein is in 2 eggs?
Two large whole eggs (100 g) have 12.6 g of protein and 143 kcal. Three large eggs (150 g) have 18.8 g of protein.
How many calories are in an egg?
One large raw whole egg (50 g) has 72 kcal, with 4.8 g of fat and 0.4 g of carbohydrate. A large hard-boiled egg (50 g) has 78 kcal.
How much protein is in a medium egg?
A medium egg (44 g) has 5.5 g of protein and 63 kcal, based on USDA values for raw whole egg (FDC 171287). A large egg (50 g) has 6.3 g of protein.
How much protein is in a jumbo egg?
A jumbo egg (63 g) has 7.9 g of protein and 90 kcal, based on USDA values for raw whole egg (FDC 171287). An extra large egg (56 g) has 7.0 g of protein.
Which part of the egg has the most protein per calorie?
Egg white, with 21.0 g of protein per 100 kcal, compared with 8.8 g for raw whole egg and 4.9 g for egg yolk, based on USDA values.
Related foods
All values come from USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), per 100 g. Per-serving and scaled values are calculated from them.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Egg, whole, raw, fresh. FDC ID 171287. ↗
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled. FDC ID 173424. ↗
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Egg, white, raw, fresh. FDC ID 172183. ↗
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Egg, yolk, raw, fresh. FDC ID 172184. ↗