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There are on average between 55 and 80 calories in an egg depending on its size. For details of all sizes see below.

How many calories are there in an egg?

The calories in an egg will vary depending on the size and how it is prepared. However, on average a single medium-sized egg will contain around 66 calories, an average small egg will contain around 55 calories and an average large egg around 80 calories. Most of these calories come from the yolk, which is the particularly nutrient dense part of the egg and includes many essential vitamins and minerals. Below is a list of full calorie values in various sizes of an egg. Nutrition information Per small egg (48g) Per medium size egg (58g) Per large egg (68g) Per very large egg (78g) Per 100g Energy kcal(calories) 54 66 78 90 131 Energy kJ 227 277 326 377 547

Calories in cooked eggs

Two scrambled eggs cooked in the microwave with a little salt and pepper and a dash of semi-skimmed milk will provide around 170 calories. If you are cooking your scrambled eggs using the pan method, two large eggs with a dash of semi-skimmed milk scrambled with a small knob of butter will total between 200 and 245 calories depending on the amount of butter added. Poached eggs are very popular as they don’t need you to add any extra cooking oil or butter to cook. This means poached egg calories equal the same as in the table above – between 54 and 80 calories depending on the size. The calorie value of a fried egg will differ depending on the type of fat used in the pan and whether you drain it. It is often recommended to use oils which are rich in monounsaturates such as rapeseed or olive oil. A fried egg can range from 85 calories if using only a little spray-oil, to around 120 calories if frying in oil and not draining it.

Calories in popular egg dishes

Egg dish Calories Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) One boiled egg, 2 slices toast + 10g margarine 320 15 31 17 Two egg plain omelette, 200g potatoes 325 19 35 14 Two scrambled eggs, 1 toasted bagel (60g) 334 20 35 14

Eggs and dieting

Eggs are a great food to include in your diet if you’re trying to lose weight whilst ensuring your body gets all the essential nutrition it needs. Because eggs are nutritionally dense and contain fewer than 70 calories (medium-sized) they can be part of any calorie-controlled meals and snacks whilst still providing lots of protein and vital vitamins, minerals and fats. The way you prepare your eggs will of course affect their nutritional value. For instance, if you fry an egg in fat, instead of boiling it, this will increase the number of overall calories. It is also important to eat your eggs along with other nutrient-rich foods, such as vegetables, salads and whole grains.

More information about eggs and nutrition

If you are interested in eggs and dieting, visit our section on eggs and weight loss For more information on eggs and health, visit our health section or nutritional information page for more details on calories, fats and carbohydrates.

All information checked by an independent Registered Nutritionist/Dietitian

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