The number of calories in an egg depends primarily on its size and how it is prepared:
- Small egg (about 38 grams): approximately 54–55 calories
- Medium egg (about 44 grams): approximately 63–66 calories
- Large egg (about 50 grams): approximately 72–80 calories
- Extra-large egg (about 56 grams): approximately 80 calories
- Jumbo egg (about 63 grams): approximately 90 calories
These values refer to raw or simply cooked eggs without added ingredients
. Calorie content varies with cooking method:
- Boiled or poached eggs have roughly the same calories as raw eggs of the same size (e.g., around 74–78 calories for a 60g egg)
- Fried eggs can have more calories depending on the amount and type of fat used, ranging from about 85 to 120 calories or more
- Scrambled eggs with milk and butter can contain around 170 to 245 calories for two eggs, depending on preparation
Egg yolks contain most of the calories (e.g., a large egg yolk has about 56 calories), while egg whites are lower in calories (about 18 calories per large egg white)
. In summary, a typical large egg contains about 70–80 calories, with variations based on size and cooking method. Adding fats or other ingredients increases the calorie count accordingly
