A typical hard-boiled egg has about 6–7 grams of protein per egg, depending on size.

Quick Scoop

  • Most nutrition databases list a hard-boiled egg at roughly 6 g of protein.
  • Some lab-based labels show values in the 6–7 g range (for example, about 6.3–6.8 g per egg).
  • The exact amount shifts slightly with egg size (small, medium, large) and brand, but counting 6 g per egg is a solid everyday estimate.

If you’re tracking your intake for fitness or health, using 6 g of protein per hard‑boiled egg will be accurate enough for most meal plans.

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