Calories in a hard-boiled egg
A hard-boiled egg (1 large, 50 g) has 78 calories, with 6.3 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 5.3 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 155 kcal.
Values are for Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Hard-boiled egg
Per 1 large (50 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in a hard-boiled egg by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| 1 cup, chopped | 136 g | 211 | 17.1 g | 1.5 g | 14.4 g |
| 1 tbsp | 8 g | 13 | 1.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 large | 50 g | 78 | 6.3 g | 0.6 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 44 | 3.6 g | 0.3 g | 3 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 33%Carbs 3%Fat 64%
Hard-boiled egg has a medium energy density (1.6 kcal per gram). It provides 8.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Eggs & dairy: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skim milk | 34 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2% milk | 50 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| Egg white | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) | 59 | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Whole milk | 61 | 3.1 g | 4.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Plain yogurt (whole milk) | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Cottage cheese (2%) | 81 | 10.4 g | 4.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Egg | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Hard-boiled egg | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g | 0.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Feta cheese | 265 | 14.2 g | 3.9 g | 21.5 g |
| Mozzarella | 299 | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Parmesan (grated) | 420 | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Butter | 717 | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 81.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173424. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a hard-boiled egg?
78 calories in 1 large (50 g), or 155 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a hard-boiled egg?
6.3 g of protein in 1 large (50 g) (12.6 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in a hard-boiled egg?
0.6 g of carbohydrates in 1 large (50 g).