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Egg yolk calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of egg yolk contains 322 calories, with 15.9 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrate and 27.7 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 20% Carbs 1% Fat 79%
How egg yolk compares
Per 100 g, against the closest eggs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg yolk | 322 kcal | 15.9 g | 0.6 g | 27.7 g |
| Frozen raw egg yolk | 296 kcal | 15.5 g | 0.8 g | 25.6 g |
| Frozen sugared egg yolk | 307 kcal | 13.9 g | 11 g | 22.8 g |
| Frozen salted egg yolk | 275 kcal | 14.1 g | 1.8 g | 22.9 g |
| Egg mayo salad | 241 kcal | 9.5 g | 1.5 g | 22 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried egg yolk (dried) | 669 kcal | 33.6 g | 59.1 g |
| Egg yolk (typical) | 322 kcal | 15.9 g | 27.7 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for egg yolk
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 322 kcal |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 27.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
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Calories in common egg yolk servings
How many calories in a portion of egg yolk — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 322 kcal | 16 g | 1 g | 28 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in egg yolk?
Egg yolk has 322 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in egg yolk?
Egg yolk contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g.
Is egg yolk low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Egg yolk has 0.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is egg yolk a good source of protein?
Egg yolk provides 15.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 20% of its calories come from protein.
Are these egg yolk calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the older curated row with unverified provenance. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source status: curated_unverified. The original provenance and value-reuse rights were not retained, so no license is asserted for this row's nutrition values. Unknown sugar is shown as unavailable, not measured zero. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
