Egg calories: how many calories in a boiled or fried egg
One egg is a small, protein-rich food. Its calories barely move with how you cook it — the bigger factors are how many eggs you eat, their size, and any oil or butter in the pan.
Typical portion50 gCalories≈ 72 kcal
Quick answer
One large egg has about 72 calories. A boiled egg is the same — frying in oil or butter can add roughly 20-45 kcal per egg.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
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Base · 1×Large72 kcal
Oil level: None0 kcal
Total72 kcal
- Protein6 g
- Fat5 g
- Carbs0 g
Portion size and cooking method move single foods most; frying adds oil.
What is usually inside
eggsaltpepperoil or butter (if fried)
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FAQ
How many calories are in an egg?
About 72 calories in one large egg, with roughly 6 g of protein and 5 g of fat. A small egg is around 54 kcal.
How many calories are in a boiled egg?
A boiled egg is about 72 kcal for a large one — the same as raw, since boiling adds no oil or fat.
Does frying an egg add a lot of calories?
The egg itself stays around 72 kcal. The oil or butter in the pan adds about 20-45 kcal per egg, depending on how much you use.
Can SpoonCheck estimate my eggs from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps estimate how many eggs, their size and any visible oil, so you get a realistic count without weighing anything.
Data source: USDA FDC 748967 (egg, whole, raw, fresh) — per large egg ~50 g
SpoonCheck is not a medical app and does not replace a healthcare professional. Nutrition estimates are for general wellness tracking.