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Egg yolk Calories and nutrition facts · Egg

55 kcal per large (17 g)
Carbs
0.03 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0.03 g
Protein
2.7 g
Fat
5 g
324 kcal per 100 g
Carbs
0.2 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0.2 g
Protein
15.9 g
Fat
29.2 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 19% Carbs 0% Fat 80%

Egg yolk has 55 kcal per large (17 g), with 0.03 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 2.7 g protein and 5 g fat. 100 g has 324 kcal.

Share of your daily needs in one large

How much is too much

About 263 g of egg yolk a day reaches the EU safe upper level for selenium: 255 µg, the most an adult can have every day without risk of harm. That's 15.5 × large (17 g).

Diet tags

Gluten free Lacto-ovo vegetarian Milk free Low gluten No added salt Soy free Unsweetened

Last updated November 2, 2026 · Where the data comes from

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How it compares with other egg

Per 100 g, against the 16 egg in our catalog.

  • Calories 324 kcal · typical 139 kcal

    More calories than 75% of egg.

  • Vitamin B12 6.9 µg · typical 2.3 µg

    More vitamin B12 than 88% of egg.

  • Selenium 97 µg · typical 33 µg

    More selenium than 75% of egg.

  • Protein 15.9 g · typical 12.9 g

    More protein than 75% of egg.

  • Sodium 53 mg · typical 136 mg

    Less sodium than 94% of egg.

  • Potassium 120 mg · typical 136 mg

    Less potassium than 94% of egg.

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Learn about egg yolk

What are the health benefits of egg yolk, which makes up 34% of the egg mass?

Egg yolks are a rich source of essential nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. They also provide important minerals like selenium, phosphorus, and iron. Additionally, egg yolks contain healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health. These nutrients support various bodily functions, including immune function, eye health, and bone strength.

Nutrients in egg yolk

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Egg yolk in other food databases

The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.

Per 100 g Nutriely BLS Fineli USDA
Energy (kcal) 324 341 324 322
Protein (g) 16 16 16 16
Fat (g) 29 31 29 27
Carbohydrates (g) 0.2 0.21 0.2 3.59
Sugars (g) 0.2 0.21 0.2 0.56
Fibre (g) 0 0 0 0

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BLS: “Chicken egg yolk, raw” · Fineli: “Egg yolk, 34% of egg mass” · USDA: “Egg, yolk, raw, fresh”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.

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