Egg, yolk only, cooked, fat not added in cooking
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Small Egg Yolk13 g
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Medium Egg Yolk15 g
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Large Egg Yolk17 g
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Extra Large Egg Yolk20 g
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Jumbo Egg Yolk22 g
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Egg Yolk, NS As To Size17 g
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Cup135 g

Calories in 1 medium egg yolk (15 g)
54.5 calories, 40.5 from fat
 
Carbs
0.6 g
 
Proteins
2.7 g
 
Fat
4.5 g
 
Sat. Fat
1.6 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Egg, yolk only, cooked, fat not added in cooking has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.13 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (15.1%/cal) - a good source of Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Vitamin B12 (helps you to get a good night's sleep), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system) and Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim).
  • Egg, yolk only, cooked, fat not added in cooking contains a high amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.17%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (36% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (54% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.6 cal/g)
High
Density
(15.1 %/cal)
Very High
Density
(4.7 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
5%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
7%
Fat
8%
Saturated Fat
61%
Cholesterol
1%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B12

Helps you to get a good night's sleep; Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

Helps the regulation of hormones in the body; Stimulates the creation of antioxidants.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Egg, yolk only, cooked, fat not added in cooking

Serving Size: medium egg yolk (15g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 54.5 cal
Calories from Fat 40.5 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8.1%
Cholesterol 183.6 mg 61.2%
Sodium 30.3 mg 1.3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 2.7 g 5.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 215 IU 4.3%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 2.8%
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg 4.7%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.9 mcg 0.2%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1 mcg 0.2%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 21.9 mg 2.3%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.7%
Iron (Fe) 0.5 mg 2.6%
Magnesium (Mg) 0.9 mg 0.2%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 18.5 mg 0.5%
Phosphorus (P) 66 mg 6.6%
Selenium (Se) 9.5 mcg 13.5%
Zinc (Zn) 0.4 mg 2.6%