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Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 137% of the daily recommended Cholesterol, making Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (12.4g), fat (10g), and carbohydrates (1g) per 100g. At 148 calories per 100g, Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 129mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 411mg of cholesterol per 100g (137% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories148KCAL
Protein12.4G
Fat10G
Carbs0.96G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

143kcal
  • Protein35%12.4 g
  • Fat63%10 g
  • Carbs3%0.96 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water75.8G
Energy148KCAL
Protein12.4G
Total lipid (fat)10.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference0.96G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol411MG
Thiamin0.08MG
Riboflavin0.42MG
Niacin0MG
Vitamin B-60.06MG
Folate, total71.0UG
Vitamin B-121.0UG
Vitamin A, RAE180UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)2.5UG
Calcium, Ca48.0MG
Iron, Fe1.7MG
Magnesium, Mg11.4MG
Phosphorus, P184MG
Potassium, K132MG
Sodium, Na129MG
Zinc, Zn1.2MG
Copper, Cu0MG
Manganese, Mn0MG
Selenium, Se31.1UG
Energy (Atwater General Factors)143KCAL
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)147KCAL
Energy617kJ
Nitrogen2.0G
Total fat (NLEA)8.7G
Ash0.85G
Carbohydrate, by summation0.20G
Sugars, Total0.20G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0.20G
Fructose0G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Starch0G
Iodine, I49.1UG
Choline, total335MG
Choline, free0.60MG
Choline, from phosphocholine309MG
Choline, from phosphotidyl choline0.20MG
Choline, from glycerophosphocholine0.20MG
Choline, from sphingomyelin25.1MG
Betaine0.30MG
Retinol179UG
Carotene, beta0UG
cis-beta-Carotene0UG
trans-beta-Carotene0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta13.0UG
Cryptoxanthin, alpha13.0UG
Lycopene0UG
cis-Lycopene0UG
trans-Lycopene0UG
cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin57.0UG
Lutein230UG
Zeaxanthin229UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units98.4IU
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)0UG
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)2.5UG
25-hydroxycholecalciferol0.56UG
Fatty acids, total saturated3.2G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 16:02.3G
SFA 18:00.81G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.6G
MUFA 16:1 c0.24G
MUFA 18:1 c3.4G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.8G
PUFA 18:2 c1.5G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c1.5G
PUFA 18:3 c0.01G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.01G
PUFA 20:3 c0.02G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.02G
Tryptophan0.17G
Threonine0.59G
Isoleucine0.62G
Leucine1.1G
Lysine0.83G
Methionine0.42G
Phenylalanine0.66G
Tyrosine0.51G
Valine0.73G
Arginine0.79G
Histidine0.28G
Alanine0.67G
Aspartic acid1.3G
Glutamic acid1.6G
Glycine0.41G
Proline0.56G
Serine0.92G
Hydroxyproline0G
Cysteine0.39G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
whole without shell (50.3g)746.2g5g0.5g

Scaled from Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole is a excellent source of Protein (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole is a good source of Vitamin D (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin D
  • Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole is a good source of Zinc (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole is naturally low in sodium at 129mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Contains 411mg of cholesterol per 100g — relevant for those monitoring cardiovascular risk. See the Heart Health & Cholesterol Guide.

  • Eggs Grade a Large Egg Whole provides 31mcg of selenium per 100g, a mineral important for thyroid function. See the Thyroid Health Diet Guide.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0G13%
Cholesterol 411MG137%
Sodium 129MG6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.96G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 12.4G25%
Vitamin D 2.5UG12%
Calcium 48.0MG4%
Iron 1.7MG9%
Potassium 132MG3%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 748967.

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