Calories in egg white (raw)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of egg white (raw) contains 52 kcal, with 10.9 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 large egg, about 33 g — is roughly 17 kcal.
That makes it a low-calorie food: you can eat a large portion for very little.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 large egg (33 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 55 mg |
| Potassium | 163 mg | 54 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 88 g | 29 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large egg | 33 g | 17 | 3.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 13 | 2.7 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 50 g | 26 | 5.5 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 150 g | 78 | 16.4 g | 1.1 g | 0.3 g |
| 200 g | 104 | 21.8 g | 1.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 250 g | 130 | 27.3 g | 1.8 g | 0.4 g |
| 300 g | 156 | 32.7 g | 2.2 g | 0.5 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For egg white (raw) the split is:
- Protein: 10.9 g × 4 = 44 kcal — 91% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 0.7 g × 4 = 3 kcal — 6% of calories
- Fat: 0.2 g × 9 = 2 kcal — 3% of calories
- Most of the energy in egg white (raw) comes from protein (91% of calories).
- With 10.9 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 21 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- It is 88% water, which is why it is so light for its size.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 385 g.
Compare preparations
The same food, prepared differently. Cooking removes water (so calories per 100 g rise), adds fat (so they rise further), or both.
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg (hard-boiled) | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Egg (fried) | 196 | 13.6 g | 0.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Egg (scrambled) | 149 | 10 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Egg (raw) | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg white (raw)this page | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Egg yolk (raw) | 322 | 15.9 g | 3.6 g | 26.5 g |
| Omelette (plain omelette) | 154 | 10.6 g | 0.6 g | 11.7 g |
What actually changes the number
The white of a large egg is 17 kcal and almost pure protein (3.6 g). Egg white omelettes are lean but hungry work: the yolk is where the fat, the satiety and most of the vitamins are.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of egg white as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of egg white?
100 g of egg white (raw) contains 52 kcal (10.9 g protein, 0.7 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of egg white?
A typical serving of egg white — 1 large egg, about 33 g — has roughly 17 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in egg white?
Egg white (raw): 10.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of egg white equals 200 kcal?
At 52 kcal per 100 g, about 385 g of egg white equals 200 kcal.
Can I track egg white by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies egg white on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 172183: "Egg, white, raw, fresh". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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