Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk
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A 100g serving covers 101% of the daily recommended Selenium, making Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (16.2g) and fat (28.8g) are substantial, making Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk packs 334 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Nutritionally broad, Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk delivers meaningful amounts of 5 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein20%16.2 g
- Fat79%28.8 g
- Carbs1%1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 52.1 | G |
| Energy | 334 | KCAL |
| Protein | 16.2 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.8 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.0 | G |
| Riboflavin | 0.47 | MG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.6 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 55.8 | UG |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 328 | KCAL |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 334 | KCAL |
| Energy | 1400 | kJ |
| Nitrogen | 2.6 | G |
| Ash | 1.9 | G |
| Biotin | 45.9 | UG |
| cis-beta-Carotene | 0 | UG |
| trans-beta-Carotene | 0 | UG |
| Lycopene | 2.0 | UG |
| cis-Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| trans-Lycopene | 2.0 | UG |
| cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin | 121 | UG |
| Lutein | 612 | UG |
| Zeaxanthin | 546 | UG |
| Tocopherol, beta | 1.0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.22 | MG |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.30 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.14 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.01 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.17 | G |
| Threonine | 0.79 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.77 | G |
| Leucine | 1.4 | G |
| Lysine | 1.2 | G |
| Methionine | 0.40 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.68 | G |
| Valine | 0.85 | G |
| Arginine | 1.1 | G |
| Histidine | 0.37 | G |
| Alanine | 0.77 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.5 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 | G |
| Glycine | 0.47 | G |
| Proline | 0.75 | G |
| Serine | 1.3 | G |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 | G |
| Cysteine | 0.42 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yolk (17g) | 57 | 2.8g | 4.9g | 0.2g |
Scaled from Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk is a excellent source of Protein (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 16.2g protein and only 1.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
The antioxidant content of Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Eggs Grade a Large Egg Yolk provides 56mcg of selenium per 100g, a mineral important for thyroid function. See the Thyroid Health Diet Guide.
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* 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: 748236.
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