Calories in an Egg: Boiled, Fried, Scrambled (and by Size)
How many calories are in an egg? A large egg has about 72 kcal and 6 g protein. Compare boiled, fried, scrambled and egg whites by size.
By Ayoub Farid · · 3 min read
Quick answer: one large egg (about 50 g without the shell) has roughly 72 calories, 6.3 g of protein and 4.8 g of fat. How you cook it changes the total more than the egg itself.
Egg calories by size
| Egg size | Weight | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | ~44 g | ~63 kcal | ~5.5 g |
| Large | ~50 g | ~72 kcal | ~6.3 g |
| Extra large | ~56 g | ~80 kcal | ~7 g |
| Jumbo | ~63 g | ~90 kcal | ~7.9 g |
Calories by cooking method (1 large egg)
| Preparation | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Boiled (hard or soft) | ~72–78 |
| Poached | ~72 |
| Fried in a non-stick pan, no oil | ~72 |
| Fried in 1 tsp butter or oil | ~105–110 |
| Scrambled with a splash of milk and butter | ~90–100 |
| In an omelet with cheese | depends on fillings |
The egg doesn't change; the fat you add does. A teaspoon of oil is about 40 kcal, a tablespoon about 120.
Egg white vs. yolk
- Egg white (large): ~17 kcal, ~3.6 g protein, almost no fat.
- Yolk (large): ~55 kcal, ~2.7 g protein, ~4.5 g fat, plus most of the vitamins.
Whole eggs are a great food; egg whites are a way to add protein with very few calories. See protein in eggs.
Common egg meals
- 2 boiled eggs: ~145 kcal, ~12.5 g protein
- 3-egg omelet with veggies (cooked in 1 tsp oil): ~260 kcal
- Egg on toast: ~150–180 kcal depending on the bread. See calories in bread
Are eggs good for weight loss?
Eggs are filling, high in protein and inexpensive. Two eggs make a solid base for a high-protein breakfast for under 150 kcal before extras.
Eggs in a day of eating
Eggs are flexible enough to fit any meal, which makes them one of the easiest ways to hit a protein target without many calories:
- Breakfast: two boiled eggs, a slice of whole-grain toast and an orange (about 300 kcal, 16 g protein).
- Lunch: a three-egg veggie omelet with spinach, peppers and a little feta (about 300–330 kcal).
- Snack: one hard-boiled egg with cherry tomatoes (about 90 kcal).
- Dinner: shakshuka, eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce, with a small piece of bread.
How many eggs per day?
For most healthy adults, eggs can be part of a balanced diet every day. If you have high cholesterol or heart disease, ask your doctor what's right for you.
Batch tip
Boil six to eight eggs at the start of the week. Peeled boiled eggs keep in the fridge for several days and turn into fast snacks or salad toppers.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 2 eggs?
About 145 calories for two large boiled eggs, more if fried in butter or oil.
How many calories are in a boiled egg?
About 72–78 calories for a large hard-boiled egg.
How much protein is in an egg?
A large egg has about 6–6.5 g of protein.
Is a fried egg much higher in calories?
Only by the fat you use. Frying in a teaspoon of oil adds about 40 kcal.
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