The number of calories in an egg depends primarily on its size and how it is prepared:
- Small egg (about 38 grams): around 54–55 calories
- Medium egg (about 44 grams): around 63–66 calories
- Large egg (about 50 grams): approximately 70–80 calories
- Extra-large egg (about 56 grams): around 80 calories
- Jumbo egg (about 63 grams): up to 90 calories
Most sources agree a typical large egg contains about 70–80 calories
. Calories mainly come from the yolk, which contains most of the fat and nutrients. The egg white is lower in calories (about 17 calories for the white of a 60g egg)
. Calories vary by cooking method:
- Boiled or poached eggs have calories close to the raw egg itself (e.g., ~74–79 calories for a large egg)
- Fried eggs have more calories due to added oil or butter, ranging from about 85 to 120 calories depending on fat used
- Scrambled eggs usually have more calories because of added milk and butter, often around 170–245 calories for two eggs
In summary, a single large egg typically contains about 70–80 calories, with variations depending on size and cooking method.
