How many calories are in Egg, Yolk?

A 100 g serving of Egg, Yolk has 296 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Egg, Yolk?

Per 100 g there are 15.5 g of protein — about 31% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Egg, Yolk?

Per 100 g there are 25.6 g of fat and 0.8 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.

What nutrients is Egg, Yolk high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin A (47% DV), Protein (31% DV), Vitamin D (30% DV).

Eggs & Dairy

Egg, Yolk

Egg, Yolk belongs to the eggs & dairy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 296 kcal with 15.5 g of protein, 25.6 g of fat, 0.8 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is vitamin a — 47% of the Daily Value per 100 g. Related entries in the same group include Egg, Yolk and Egg, Yolk, or jump to the full food catalog.

296kcalCalories

15.5gProtein

25.6gFat

0.8gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).

296 kcal / 100 g

Protein21%15.5 g
Fat77.9%25.6 g
Carbs1.1%0.8 g

What this food is high in

Vitamin A 422 mcg / 100 g Protein 15.5 g / 100 g Vitamin D 6 mcg / 100 g Iron 4.6 mg / 100 g

Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.

Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV*
Energy
Calories	296 kcal	15%
Macronutrients
Protein	15.5 g	31%
Total Fat	25.6 g	33%
Saturated Fat	8.6 g	43%
Carbohydrate	0.8 g	<1%
Dietary Fiber	0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.2 g	<1%
Minerals
Sodium	67 mg	3%
Potassium	121 mg	3%
Calcium	134 mg	10%
Iron	4.6 mg	25%
Magnesium	11 mg	3%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin A	422 mcg	47%
Vitamin D	6 mcg	30%
Other
Cholesterol	991 mg	330%

* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Egg, Yolk?: A 100 g serving of Egg, Yolk has 296 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Egg, Yolk?: Per 100 g there are 15.5 g of protein — about 31% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Egg, Yolk?: Per 100 g there are 25.6 g of fat and 0.8 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.
What nutrients is Egg, Yolk high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin A (47% DV), Protein (31% DV), Vitamin D (30% DV).

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