Food guide

Hard-Boiled Egg

Hard-Boiled Egg is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Protein-Rich

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of hard-boiled egg for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 155 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Hard-Boiled Egg
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	155 kcal	155 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	12.6 g	12.6 g	8.1 g
Carbohydrate	1.1 g	1.1 g	0.7 g
Fat	10.6 g	10.6 g	6.8 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 hard-boiled egg, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Hard-Boiled Egg
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	149 µg	149 µg	17%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	2.2 µg	2.2 µg	11%
Vitamin E	1 mg	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.066 mg	0.066 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.51 mg	0.51 mg	39%
Niacin	0.064 mg	0.064 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	7%
Folate	44 µg	44 µg	11%
Vitamin B12	1.1 µg	1.1 µg	46%
Pantothenic acid	1.4 mg	1.4 mg	28%
Choline	294 mg	294 mg	53%
Minerals
Calcium	50 mg	50 mg	4%
Iron	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	10 mg	10 mg	2%
Phosphorus	172 mg	172 mg	14%
Potassium	126 mg	126 mg	3%
Sodium	124 mg	124 mg	5%
Zinc	1.1 mg	1.1 mg	10%
Selenium	30.8 µg	30.8 µg	56%
Copper	0.013 mg	0.013 mg	1%
Manganese	0.026 mg	0.026 mg	1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled

% 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 hard-boiled egg?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Hard-Boiled 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.