USDA Foundation · Dairy and Egg Products
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 748967).
- 148
- Calories
- 12.4g
- Protein
- 1.0g
- Carbs
- 10.0g
- Fat
The verdict
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole is protein-dense for its calories, with 12.4g of protein per 100g.
- 12.4g
- protein per 100g
- Top 43%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 148
- calories per 100g
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole contains 148 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 12.4g of protein, 10.0g of fat, and 1.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 748967 as a usda foundation entry, belonging to the "Dairy and Egg Products" food group. Each 50.3g serving delivers 148 calories, broken down into 12.4g protein, 10.0g fat, and 1.0g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry and 129mg of sodium (6% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 34%, fat 61%, and carbohydrates 3% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units at 492000% DV, Cholesterol at 137% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole qualifies as low carb, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Foundation program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Dairy and Egg Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 148 calories per 100g, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole gets 34% of its calories from protein , 61% from fat , and 3% from carbohydrates.
Notable micronutrients include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (492000% DV), and Cholesterol (137% DV).
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- Eggs
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Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
148 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole compares to Dairy and Egg Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all dairy and egg products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
59% Higher in protein than 59% of dairy and egg products on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Dairy and Egg Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole ranks on protein
Its 12.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g — Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
12 Top 43% higher than 57% of 7,879 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.0 G | 0% |
| Energy | 148.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 12.4 G | 0% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.0 G | 0% |
| Ash | 0.8 G | — |
| Carbohydrate, by summation | 0.2 G | — |
| Energy | 617.0 kJ | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 G | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 G | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 G | — |
| Starch | 0.0 G | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 G | — |
| Sugars, Total | 0.2 G | — |
| Total fat (NLEA) | 8.7 G | — |
| Water | 75.8 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.7 G | — |
| Arginine | 0.8 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1.3 G | — |
| Betaine | 0.3 MG | — |
| Choline, free | 0.6 MG | — |
| Choline, from glycerophosphocholine | 0.2 MG | — |
| Choline, from phosphocholine | 309.0 MG | — |
| Choline, from phosphotidyl choline | 0.2 MG | — |
| Choline, from sphingomyelin | 25.1 MG | — |
| Choline, total | 335.0 MG | — |
| Cysteine | 0.4 G | — |
| Folate, total | 71.0 UG | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1.6 G | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 G | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.0 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.6 G | — |
| Leucine | 1.1 G | — |
| Lysine | 0.8 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 G | — |
| Niacin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7 G | — |
| Proline | 0.6 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | — |
| Serine | 0.9 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.6 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 G | — |
| Valine | 0.7 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 48.0 MG | 4% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 MG | 9% |
| Potassium, K | 132.0 MG | 3% |
| Sodium, Na | 129.0 MG | 6% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 98 IU | 492000% |
| 25-hydroxycholecalciferol | 0.6 UG | — |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, alpha | 13.0 UG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 13.0 UG | — |
| Iodine, I | 49.1 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.4 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 184.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 179.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 31.1 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 180.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 2.5 UG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 MG | — |
| cis-Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| cis-beta-Carotene | 0.0 UG | — |
| trans-Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| trans-beta-Carotene | 0.0 UG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 411.0 MG | 137% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.2 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.6 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.4 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.5 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.3 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.8 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 143.0 KCAL | — |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 147.0 KCAL | — |
| Lutein | 230.0 UG | — |
| Nitrogen | 2.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 c | 1.5 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.0 G | — |
| Zeaxanthin | 229.0 UG | — |
| cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin | 57.0 UG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 748967) — USDA Foundation database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.