Calories in 1/2 Cup of Fried Egg
1/2 cup of fried egg (68 g) has 97 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.3 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 0.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 35% protein, 63% fat and 3% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of fried egg has 48 and 3/4 cup of fried egg has 145 calories. Burning 97 calories takes about 17 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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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 |
1/2 cup of fried egg, by cooking fat
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Calories per 100 g compared with other eggs.
Fried Egg: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of fried egg?
1/2 cup of fried egg weighs about 68 g and has 97 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of fried egg?
1/2 cup of fried egg has 8.3 g of protein, which is 17% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of fried egg?
1/2 cup of fried egg has 0.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much fried egg is 100 calories?
100 calories of fried egg is 70 g, about 1 1/2 fried eggs.
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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.