how many calories is an egg
A typical large egg has about 70–80 calories, depending on size and how it’s cooked.
Quick Scoop
- Small egg: about 55 calories.
- Medium egg: about 60–66 calories.
- Large egg: about 70–78 calories (many labels round this to ~72 or ~77).
- Extra‑large/jumbo: roughly 80–90 calories.
Most of the calories are in the yolk (around 55–60 calories), while the white has only about 15–20 calories in a large egg.
Simple HTML table (by egg size)
| Egg size | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Small | ~55 kcal |
| Medium | ~60–66 kcal |
| Large | ~70–78 kcal |
| Extra‑large | ~80 kcal |
| Jumbo | ~90 kcal |
Cooking method quick notes
- Boiled or poached: roughly the same calories as raw (no added fat).
- Scrambled or fried in oil/butter: higher, because of added fat; two scrambled eggs with a bit of milk and butter can reach 170–240 calories or more.
If you just need a fast rule of thumb: count 70 calories per egg (large), and you’ll be close enough for everyday tracking.
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