How Many Poached Eggs for 20g of Protein?
You need about 160 g of poached egg (5.6 oz), about 3 large poached eggs, to get 20 g of protein.
That amount has 229 calories, 15 g of fat and 1.1 g of carbohydrates. Poached egg gets 36% of its calories from protein, at 13 g of protein per 100 g.
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How much poached egg for other protein targets
| Target | Weight | About | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 160 g | 3 large poached eggs | 229 |
| 30 g protein | 240 g | 5 large poached eggs | 343 |
| 40 g protein | 320 g | 6 1/2 large poached eggs | 457 |
Poached Egg calories by serving size
Common amounts of poached egg 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 | 2.7 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 |
Poached Egg vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other eggs.
Poached Egg: common questions
How much poached egg has 20g of protein?
About 160 g of poached egg (about 3 large poached eggs) has 20 g of protein.
How many calories are in 20g of protein from poached egg?
Getting 20 g of protein from poached egg comes with 229 calories.
How much protein is in 100 g of poached egg?
100 g of poached egg has 13 g of protein.
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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.