An average whole egg contains between 55 and 80 calories , depending primarily on its size:
- Small egg: about 54–55 calories
- Medium egg: about 63–66 calories
- Large egg: about 72–79 calories
- Extra-large egg: about 80 calories
- Jumbo egg: about 90 calories
A typical large egg has around 70 to 77.5 calories according to various sources, with about 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat
. The calorie content varies with cooking method:
- Boiled or poached eggs have roughly the same calories as raw eggs (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 or more depending on fat used
- Scrambled eggs with milk and butter can have around 125 to 245 calories for two eggs, depending on preparation
Most calories are contained in the yolk, with the yolk of a large egg having about 56 calories and the white about 18 calories
. In summary, a single average large egg contains roughly 70–80 calories , with variations based on size and cooking method.
