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How many calories in
egg yolk?

Egg Yolk comes in around 322 calories per 100g, with 16g of protein and 27g of fat. More about flavor and fat than pure protein density. Best to portion deliberately when tracking macros.

322
kcal · 100g
16g
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
27g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical egg yolk serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
274 kcal
13.6g
4 oz (113g)
364 kcal
18.1g
1 cup (~150g)
483 kcal
24.0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in egg yolk?

Egg Yolk has approximately 322 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 274 calories.

How much protein is in egg yolk?

16g of protein per 100g. That puts egg yolk at roughly 5.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log egg yolk accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is egg yolk good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Egg Yolk sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.