Food guide

Fried Egg

Fried Egg is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Protein-Rich

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of fried egg for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 196 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Fried Egg
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	196 kcal	196 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	13.6 g	13.6 g	6.9 g
Carbohydrate	0.8 g	0.8 g	0.4 g
Fat	14.8 g	14.8 g	7.6 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of fried egg, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Fried Egg
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	219 µg	219 µg	24%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	2.2 µg	2.2 µg	11%
Vitamin E	1.3 mg	1.3 mg	9%
Vitamin K	5.6 µg	5.6 µg	5%
Thiamin	0.044 mg	0.044 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.5 mg	0.5 mg	38%
Niacin	0.082 mg	0.082 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	11%
Folate	51 µg	51 µg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.97 µg	0.97 µg	40%
Pantothenic acid	1.7 mg	1.7 mg	34%
Choline	317 mg	317 mg	58%
Minerals
Calcium	62 mg	62 mg	5%
Iron	1.9 mg	1.9 mg	11%
Magnesium	13 mg	13 mg	3%
Phosphorus	215 mg	215 mg	17%
Potassium	152 mg	152 mg	3%
Sodium	207 mg	207 mg	9%
Zinc	1.4 mg	1.4 mg	13%
Selenium	33.1 µg	33.1 µg	60%
Copper	0.078 mg	0.078 mg	9%
Manganese	0.03 mg	0.03 mg	1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Egg, whole, cooked, fried

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat fried egg?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Fried Egg is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.