Egg, yolk only
✓
Small Egg13 g
✓
Medium Egg15 g
✓
Large Egg Yolk17 g
✓
Extra Large Egg19 g
✓
Jumbo Egg21 g
✓
Egg Yolk, NS As To Size17 g
✓
Cup243 g

Calories in 1 large egg yolk (17 g)
54.7 calories, 40.5 from fat
 
Carbs
0.6 g
 
Proteins
2.7 g
 
Fat
4.5 g
 
Sat. Fat
1.6 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Egg, yolk only, raw has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.11 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (15.4%/cal) - a good source of Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Vitamin B6 (helps decrease asthma attacks in severity and frequency), Zinc (keeps brain function strong), Iron (important in regulating body temperature) and Calcium (helps you build strong bones).
  • Egg, yolk only, raw contains a high amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.14%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (32% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (48% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.2 cal/g)
High
Density
(15.4 %/cal)
Very High
Density
(4.1 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
5%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
7%
Fat
8%
Saturated Fat
62%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B12

Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease; Helps you to get a good night's sleep.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

Stimulates the creation of antioxidants; Important for the stimulation of antibodies.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Egg, yolk only, raw

Serving Size: large egg yolk (17g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 54.7 cal
Calories from Fat 40.5 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8.1%
Cholesterol 184.5 mg 61.5%
Sodium 8.2 mg 0.3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 2.7 g 5.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 215.9 IU 4.3%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg 5.5%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.9 mcg 0.2%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1 mcg 0.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 21.9 mg 2.2%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.7%
Iron (Fe) 0.5 mg 2.6%
Magnesium (Mg) 0.9 mg 0.2%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 18.5 mg 0.5%
Phosphorus (P) 66.3 mg 6.6%
Selenium (Se) 9.5 mcg 13.6%
Zinc (Zn) 0.4 mg 2.6%