Egg, Yolk
Egg, Yolk belongs to the eggs & dairy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 296 kcal with 15.6 g of protein, 25.1 g of fat, 0.6 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 31% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high protein foods: the best sources to eat guide). Related entries in the same group include Egg, Yolk and Egg, Yolk, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein21.5%15.6 g
- Fat77.7%25.1 g
- Carbs0.8%0.6 g
What this food is high in
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 | 15.6 g | 31% |
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | — | |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | <1% |
| Dietary Fiber | — | |
| Total Sugars | — | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 11.2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | — | |
| Vitamin A | — | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 1,000 mg | 333% |
* 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 15.6 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 25.1 g of fat and 0.6 g of carbohydrate.
- What nutrients is Egg, Yolk high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (31% DV), Vitamin D (29% DV), Iron (23% DV).
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