How many calories are in a boiled egg?

A medium boiled egg has about 66 kcal and a large one about 80 kcal. Boiling does not add any calories.

How much protein is in an egg?

A medium egg has about 6 g of protein and a large egg about 8 g. Most of the protein is in the white.

Calories in an egg

A medium egg has about 66 kcal and 6 g of protein. Boiling and poaching add nothing; frying and scrambling add the oil, butter or milk you cook with.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Egg calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Medium egg (50 g without shell)	66 kcal	6.3 g	0.1 g	4.5 g
Large egg (61 g without shell)	80 kcal	7.7 g	0.1 g	5.5 g
Very large egg (69 g without shell)	90 kcal	8.7 g	0.1 g	6.2 g
Fried medium egg (in 1 tsp oil)	105 kcal
Scrambled, 2 eggs with milk and 5 g butter	190 kcal

Egg nutrition per 100 g

Energy	131 kcal (548 kJ)
Protein	12.6 g
Carbohydrate	0.1 g
of which sugars	0.1 g
Fat	9 g
Fibre	0 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Boiled vs fried eggs

A boiled or poached egg has the same calories as a raw one. Frying in a teaspoon of oil adds around 40 kcal, though some of it stays in the pan. Scrambled eggs depend on the butter and milk: a knob of butter adds about 37 kcal.

Are eggs good for weight loss?

Eggs are one of the most useful foods when you are losing weight. Two eggs give you 13 g of protein for about 130 kcal, and an egg-based breakfast keeps most people fuller than toast or cereal. Eating eggs regularly is fine for most healthy people.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a boiled egg?: A medium boiled egg has about 66 kcal and a large one about 80 kcal. Boiling does not add any calories.
How much protein is in an egg?: A medium egg has about 6 g of protein and a large egg about 8 g. Most of the protein is in the white.