Chicken Egg Yolk
Eggs & Egg Products · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Egg yolk contains all the lipid-soluble vitamins, choline, lutein, and lecithin emulsifiers of the egg. Per 100g, it provides 322 kcal, 15.9g protein, 26.5g lipids (9.5g saturated), 1,085mg cholesterol, and 820mg choline (149% DV).
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 172184) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 322 kcal |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Total Fat | 26.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.50 g |
| Cholesterol | 1,085 mg |
| Choline | 820 (World-record density) mg |
| Carbohydrates | 3.59 g |
| Coagulation Temp (White) | N/A |
| Coagulation Temp (Yolk) | 65 – 70°C (149–158°F) |
Lecithin Emulsification & Lutein Density
Egg yolk is nature's most effective culinary emulsifier (essential in mayonnaise and hollandaise) and packs bioavailable lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids that protect ocular retina photoreceptors.