Calories in 1 Large Poached Egg
1 large poached egg (50 g) has 72 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 6.3 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 0.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 36% protein, 62% fat and 2% carbs. For comparison, 2 large poached eggs has 143 calories. Burning 72 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Poached Egg calories by serving size
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| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g | 41 | 3.5 g | 2.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 72 | 6.3 g | 4.7 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 large poached egg | 50 g | 72 | 6.3 g | 4.7 g | 0.4 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 143 | 13 g | 9.5 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 large poached eggs | 100 g | 143 | 13 g | 9.5 g | 0.7 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 162 | 14 g | 11 g | 0.8 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 286 | 25 g | 19 g | 1.4 g |
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Poached Egg: common questions
How many calories are in 1 large poached egg?
1 large poached egg weighs about 50 g and has 72 calories.
How much protein is in 1 large poached egg?
1 large poached egg has 6.3 g of protein, which is 13% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 large poached egg?
1 large poached egg has 0.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much poached egg is 100 calories?
100 calories of poached egg is 70 g, about 1 1/2 large poached eggs.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172186. Original description: Egg, whole, cooked, poached. Portion weights are USDA household measures.