Whole Chicken Egg (Large)
Eggs & Egg Products · 9 specs
Direct Answer
A whole large chicken egg (Gallus gallus) weighs ~50g without shell. Per 100g (2 large eggs), it provides 143 kcal, 12.6g complete protein (Biological Value 100), 9.51g lipids (3.1g saturated), 372mg cholesterol, and 294mg choline (53% DV).
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 171287) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6 (BV 100 reference standard) g |
| Total Fat | 9.51 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.10 g |
| Cholesterol | 372 mg |
| Choline | 294 (Essential brain nutrient) mg |
| Carbohydrates | 0.72 g |
| Coagulation Temp (White) | 62 – 65°C (144–149°F) |
| Coagulation Temp (Yolk) | 65 – 70°C (149–158°F) |
Gold Standard Biological Value (BV 100)
Egg protein has long served as the reference standard for human protein evaluation (Biological Value = 100, Net Protein Utilization = 94%), possessing an optimal balance of all essential amino acids with near-perfect human bioavailability.