One large egg contains approximately 5 grams of fat. All the fat is found in the yolk, including about 1.5 to 2 grams of saturated fat, along with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The egg white contains almost no fat.
Fat content in one egg:
- Total fat: ~5 grams
- Saturated fat: ~1.5 to 2 grams
- Monounsaturated fat: ~2 grams
- Polyunsaturated fat: ~1 gram
- Fat is solely in the yolk; the white has negligible fat.
This fat content provides essential fatty acids and helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins present in the egg yolk.
