🥚 Egg Yolk has 322 calories per 100 g — 55 in 1 large yolk
Dairy & Eggs · Serving: 1 large yolk (17 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 large yolk)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (17 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 kcal | 55 kcal | 16.1% |
| Protein | 16 g | 2.7 g | 32% |
| Carbs | 3.6 g | 0.6 g | 1.3% |
| Fat | 27 g | 4.6 g | 34.6% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 1.2% |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 8.2 mg | 2.1% |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 18.5 mg | 2.3% |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 21.9 mg | 9.9% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 0.5 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Egg Yolk healthy?
With 322 calories and 16g protein per 100 g, Egg Yolk sits in the higher-calorie range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 322 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 large yolk contributes 55 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 16g protein per 100 g (2.7g per serving) — a strong protein choice.
- Lower-carb eating: 3.6g carbs per 100 g — relatively low in carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Egg Yolk (322 kcal / 100 g): Halloumi has 320 kcal per 100 g. Brie has 334 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Egg Yolk?
Egg Yolk has 322 calories per 100 g, and 55 calories in 1 large yolk (17 g).
How much protein is in Egg Yolk?
16g protein per 100 g, or 2.7g per serving.
How much sugar is in Egg Yolk?
0.6g sugar per 100 g, or 0.1g per serving.
What is a serving of Egg Yolk?
On this page, a serving is 1 large yolk (17 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.