How Many Calories in Boiled Egg?
About 78 kcal for 1 large egg (50 g). Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 5% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 4% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 3% |
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The lighter swap
Already one of the best foods for fat loss. Two boiled eggs with vegetables make a filling breakfast of about 155 kcal.
Coach's take
Light on calories, so it fits easily into most days. Just watch what you eat alongside it.
Boiled Egg options compared
| 1 egg white only | ~17 kcal |
| 1 boiled egg | ~78 kcal |
| 1 fried egg (in oil) | ~90 kcal |
| 2 boiled eggs | ~155 kcal |
| 2-egg omelette (1 tsp oil) | ~195 kcal |
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Boiled Egg?
About 78 kcal for 1 large egg (50 g), with 6g protein, 1g carbs and 5g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Boiled Egg and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Boiled Egg is about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. Already one of the best foods for fat loss. Two boiled eggs with vegetables make a filling breakfast of about 155 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Boiled Egg?
About 16 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
How many calories are in 2 eggs?
About 155 kcal for 2 large boiled eggs, with about 13 g of protein. Frying them adds about 40 kcal for every teaspoon of oil.
Are eggs good for losing weight?
Yes. Eggs are high in protein for very few calories, so they keep you full. Boiled or poached is the lightest way to have them.
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Lose fat without giving up Boiled Egg
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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