A whole large egg contains about 6 to 7 grams of protein, with a commonly cited average of approximately 6.3 grams
. The exact amount varies slightly depending on the egg size:
- Small egg: around 4.8 to 4.9 grams
- Medium egg: about 5.5 to 6.4 grams
- Large egg: about 6.3 to 6.5 grams
- Extra-large egg: around 7 grams
- Jumbo egg: up to about 7.9 to 8.2 grams
Protein is distributed between the egg white and yolk. The egg white contains slightly more protein overall, about 3.6 grams in a large egg white, while the yolk contains about 2.7 grams
. Together, they form a complete, high-quality protein source containing all nine essential amino acids
. The protein content remains roughly the same whether the egg is raw, boiled, or fried, though cooking methods may slightly affect the exact amount
. In summary, a whole large egg provides about 6.3 grams of high-quality protein, with both the white and yolk contributing to this total
