How Many Fried Eggs for 40g of Protein?
You need about 324 g of fried egg (11 oz), about 6 1/2 fried eggs, to get 40 g of protein.
That amount has 463 calories, 32 g of fat and 3.1 g of carbohydrates. Fried egg gets 35% of its calories from protein, at 12 g of protein per 100 g.
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How much fried egg for other protein targets
| Target | Weight | About | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 162 g | 3 fried eggs | 231 |
| 30 g protein | 243 g | 5 fried eggs | 347 |
| 40 g protein | 324 g | 6 1/2 fried eggs | 463 |
Fried Egg calories by serving size
Common amounts of fried egg (no added fat) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g | 41 | 3.5 g | 2.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 72 | 6.2 g | 5 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 fried egg | 50 g | 72 | 6.2 g | 5 g | 0.5 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 97 | 8.3 g | 6.7 g | 0.6 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 143 | 12 g | 9.9 g | 1 g |
| 2 fried eggs | 100 g | 143 | 12 g | 9.9 g | 1 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 162 | 14 g | 11 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 193 | 17 g | 13 g | 1.3 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 286 | 25 g | 20 g | 1.9 g |
324 g, by cooking fat
The fat used in the pan changes the total. Same amount, cooked 5 ways.
Fried Egg vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other eggs.
Fried Egg: common questions
How much fried egg has 40g of protein?
About 324 g of fried egg (about 6 1/2 fried eggs) has 40 g of protein.
How many calories are in 40g of protein from fried egg?
Getting 40 g of protein from fried egg comes with 463 calories.
How much protein is in 100 g of fried egg?
100 g of fried egg has 12 g of protein.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2707156, Butter: 2707159, Oil: 2707158, Margarine: 2707157, Cooking spray: 2707161. Original description: Egg, whole, fried no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.