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Egg, whole, raw calories: 72 per 1 egg (50 g)

This exact USDA record reports 72 calories for 1 egg (50 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.

Quick facts

1 egg · 50 g

Calories
72 kcal
Protein
6.2 g
Carbohydrate
0.5 g
Total fat
5 g
Fiber
0 g
Sodium
65 mg

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Preparation and portion

Named measures come from this exact source record.

Estimated for 1 egg · 50 g

72calories

Egg, whole, raw

Protein
6.2 g
Carbs
0.5 g
Fat
5 g

These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.

FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2707152

Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources

The editorial read

The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity

Portion: the cited record reports about 72 calories for 1 egg at 50 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 143 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 6.2 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 65 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is eggs, grade a, large, egg whole, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.

The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 egg at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.

The household measures attached to this record span roughly 72–350 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.

Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.

Record-specific decision brief

What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you

This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707152: “Egg, whole, raw.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.

01 · Portion arithmetic

Three weights, one fixed composition

For FDC 2707152, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight 37.5 g 54 kcal 4.7 g 0 g 48 mg
1 eggUSDA-listed household measure 50 g 72 kcal 6.2 g 0 g 65 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 245 g 350 kcal 30.4 g 0 g 316 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Eggs and omelets

The comparison set contains 116 exact records in the Eggs and omelets USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2707152’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

middle half

143 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
168 kcal
Middle 50%
138–189 kcal

Based on 116 records reporting energy.

Protein

middle half

12.4 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
11.6 g
Middle 50%
10.6–12.6 g

Based on 116 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

middle half

0 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
0 g
Middle 50%
0–0.2 g

Based on 116 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

lower quarter

129 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
314 mg
Middle 50%
262–381 mg

Based on 116 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2707152’s 50 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.

Strength-side signals

Vitamin A90 µg

≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Vitamin D1.3 µg

≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Saturated fat1.6 g

≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Sodium65 mg

≈ 3% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Egg, whole, raw,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707154 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1 egg to 1 cup

    USDA assigns those measures 50 g and 245 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 72 kcal to 350 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2707154

    At an equal 100 g, this record has calories than “Egg, whole, boiled or poached.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Single listed source: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole

    USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.

05 · Exact-record choice

Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name

Keep this record when “whole; raw” fits. Inspect FDC 2707154 when “whole; boiled or poached” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Egg, whole, raw

Exact source wording
“Egg, whole, raw”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2707152 · FNDDS 31101010
Named qualifiers
whole · raw

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Egg, whole, boiled or poached

Exact source wording
“Egg, whole, boiled or poached”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2707154 · FNDDS 31103010
Named qualifiers
whole · boiled or poached

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

Choose the closest description

Which USDA record fits your meal?

Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “whole” and “raw”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.

On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.

Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordEgg, whole, raw 50 g72 kcal 143 kcal 12.4 g 10 g 0 g 129 mg
Egg, whole, pickled 50 g77 kcal 154 kcal 12.5 g 10.5 g 0 g 392 mg
Egg, whole, boiled or poached 50 g72 kcal 143 kcal 12.4 g 10 g 0 g 129 mg
Egg, whole, fried with margarine 55 g94 kcal 171 kcal 11.6 g 13.5 g 0 g 274 mg
Egg, whole, fried with butter 55 g100 kcal 182 kcal 11.6 g 14.6 g 0 g 263 mg
Egg, whole, fried with oil 55 g106 kcal 192 kcal 11.6 g 15.8 g 0 g 228 mg
Egg, whole, fried no added fat 50 g72 kcal 143 kcal 12.4 g 9.9 g 0 g 244 mg

How to compare FDC 2707152: its source amount is 50 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.

Household measures

Compare listed portions

For FDC 2707152, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 egg

72 kcal

50 g

1 cup

350 kcal

245 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2707152, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Cholesterol

205.5 mg≈ 69% Daily Value

Vitamin A

90 µg≈ 10% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2707152’s 50 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Why FDC 2707152 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 6.2 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.

Nutrition facts

Compare the source serving with 100 grams

Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 50 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 72 kcal Not established
Protein 6.2 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 0.5 g 0%
Total fat 5 g 6%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 0.1 g Not established
Sodium 64.5 mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.8 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9 g Not established
Cholesterol 205.5 mg 69%
Potassium 66 mg 1%
Calcium 24 mg 2%
Iron 0.8 mg 5%
Magnesium 5.5 mg 1%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 1.3 µg 6%
Vitamin A 90 µg 10%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 37.9 g Not established

For FDC 2707152, approximate percentages divide the displayed 50 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.

Inside the source record

Source formulation behind this USDA record

USDA links FDC 2707152 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Egg, whole, raw” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

A single-source formulation

Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.

100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.

USDA source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available 100 GM 100 g 100%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

Exact-record context

What makes this USDA record distinct?

For FDC 2707152, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Eggs and omelets” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories143 kcal143 kcalSame listed value
Protein12.4 g12.4 gSame listed value
Carbohydrate1 g1 gSame listed value
Total fat10 g10 gSame listed value
Dietary fiber0 g0 gSame listed value
Sodium129 mg129 mgSame listed value

Plain-English read

The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.

Formulation evidence

The listed formulations differ

The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.

Shared listed inputs: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole.

The ingredient codes overlap, while at least one listed amount, weight, sequence, or formulation detail differs.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets differ

This record’s reference amount is 50 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 egg (50 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 50 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 egg (50 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707152 with FDC 2707154 at equal mass; use their 50 g and 50 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2707152 versus FDC 2707154 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.

Review the full eggs and omelets source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →

Deep comparisons

Controlled comparisons that include this exact record

FDC 2707152 appears in 1 pair page that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.

Uncertainty, made actionable

What can change this estimate?

This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, recipe or brand, cooking fat, toppings and add-ins.

For “Egg, whole, raw,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 01

    portion size

    When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.

  2. 02

    recipe or brand

    Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.

  3. 03

    cooking fat

    Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.

  4. 04

    toppings and add-ins

    Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.

How we estimated this

The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point

FDC 2707152 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 143 kcal per 100 g becomes 72 kcal at 50 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.

About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 egg has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.

Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024

FoodData Central ID: 2707152

FNDDS food code: 31101010

The scaling for FDC 2707152 can be exact while the match to “Egg, whole, raw” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 50 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.