Calories in a fried egg
A usual serving, 1 egg (46 g), has about 90 kcal; 100 g ≈ 196 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 196 | 14 g | 15 g | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 egg 46 g | 90 | 6.3 g | 6.8 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 egg 46 g | 90 | 6.3 g | 6.8 g | 0.4 g |
| 2 eggs 92 g | 180 | 13 g | 14 g | 0.7 g |
How it fits into a day
A fried egg, sunny side up, about 46 g, has about 90 kcal, because it soaks up some of the fat from the pan. Exactly how much depends on the oil or lard; here it's counted as USDA does, with a little fat. Most of the energy, about 70%, comes from fat.
A usual serving (1 egg) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- A good non-stick pan needs only a few drops of oil.
- Two fried eggs and 3 slices of bacon are about 330 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one fried egg?
About 90 kcal in 46 g, with 6.3 g protein, 6.8 g fat and 0.4 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of fried egg?
About 196 kcal per 100 g: 14 g protein, 15 g fat and 0.8 g carbs.
How many more calories does a fried egg have than a boiled one?
Per 100 g a fried egg has about 196 kcal and a boiled one about 155 kcal. The fat from the pan makes the difference.
See also
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Hard-boiled egg
155 kcal
per 100 g
1 egg: 80 kcal
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Scrambled eggs
149 kcal
per 100 g
2 eggs: 180 kcal
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Smoked bacon
500 kcal
per 100 g
3 slices: 150 kcal
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