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Egg yolk, raw

Eggs 349 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Egg yolk, raw provides 349 kcal (1,440 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin B12 (3.4 µg), vitamin D (5.6 µg) and phosphorus (560 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Eggs” category (“Eggs” family) of the Swiss database.

Egg yolk, raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein16.4 g 33%
Fat31.3 g 45%
Carbohydrates0.3 g 0%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy349 kcal (1,440 kJ)C17%
Protein16.4 gC33%
Fat31.3 gA45%
of which saturated fat8.8 gA44%
of which polyunsaturated5 gAn/a
of which omega-30.2 gCn/a
Carbohydrates0.3 gA0%
of which sugars0.2 gA0%
Dietary fibre0 gE0%
Water52.7 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium140 mgA18%
Iron5.5 mgA39%
Magnesium12 mgA3%
Phosphorus560 mgA80%
Potassium120 mgA6%
Sodium52 mgA2%
Zinc3.8 mgA38%
Vitamins
Vitamin D5.6 µgA112%
Vitamin B123.4 µgA137%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate122 µgA61%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein33%
Fat45%
Carbohydrates0%
Dietary fibre0%
Vitamin B12137%
Vitamin D112%
Phosphorus80%
Folate61%
Iron39%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Chicken egg, whole, hard boiled+ 2.4 g+ 20.4 g+ 193 kcal
vs Egg, raw+ 3.8 g+ 21.5 g+ 209 kcal
vs Egg white, raw+ 5.6 g+ 31.3 g+ 304 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Eggs” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Egg yolk, raw?
100 g of Egg yolk, raw provides 349 kcal, i.e. 1,440 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Egg yolk, raw?
100 g provides 16.4 g of protein, i.e. 33% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Egg yolk, raw?
100 g contains 31.3 g of fat, of which 8.8 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Egg yolk, raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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