egg yolk nutrition facts
USDA reference data for egg yolk, shown per 100 grams with FDA-rounded values and % Daily Values — the same numbers the Nutrillius label generator uses.
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| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per egg yolk (~17g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 | 55 | — |
| Total Fat | 27g | 4.6g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6g | 1.6g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 184.4mg | 362% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 8.2mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0g | 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | 0g | — |
| Protein | 16g | 2.7g | 32% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 21.9mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.5mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0mg | 0% |
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA 2020 DVs). Source: USDA FoodData Central reference data.
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frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100g of egg yolk?
There are 322 calories in 100 grams of egg yolk, with 16g protein, 0g carbohydrates and 27g fat.
How much protein is in egg yolk?
Egg Yolk contains 16g of protein per 100 grams — about 32% of the FDA Daily Value.
Is this data suitable for an FDA nutrition label?
Yes — these are USDA reference values, the data source the FDA accepts for database-calculated Nutrition Facts labels. The panel on this page applies real 21 CFR 101.9 rounding. To use egg yolk in your own product label, build it in the free generator.