Egg has 72 kcal per 1 large, with 6.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbohydrates and 4.8 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
Egg is a high-protein food: 36% of its calories come from protein. Most of its calories (62%) come from fat.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
A large whole egg has about 72 kcal and 6.3 g of protein, with nearly all of its fat and many of its vitamins in the yolk. Boiled and poached eggs stay at these values, while frying in butter or scrambling with cream or cheese adds more. Egg bhurji and masala omelets are usually cooked in a spoonful or two of oil, so count it separately.
Typical portion: A two-egg breakfast, about 100 g without shells, comes to roughly 145 kcal and 13 g of protein.
Also known as: anda, whole egg, large egg, boiled egg, eggs
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large | 72 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | 4.8 g |
| 2 × 1 large | 144 kcal | 12.6 g | 0.8 g | 9.6 g |
| 3 × 1 large | 216 kcal | 18.9 g | 1.2 g | 14.4 g |
One serving (1 large) is 4% of a 2,000 kcal day and 5% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 6.3 g of protein, which is 6% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large | 72 kcal | 6.3 g |
| Cottage Cheese | 100g | 81 kcal | 10.4 g |
| Nonfat Greek Yogurt | 100g | 59 kcal | 10 g |
| 2% Milk | 100ml | 50 kcal | 3.3 g |
| Paneer | 100g | 265 kcal | 18 g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 100g | 402 kcal | 25 g |
Egg has 72 kcal per 1 large. That serving also has 6.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbohydrates and 4.8 g fat.
Egg has 6.3 g of protein per 1 large, so 36% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Egg can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.