How many calories in a fried egg?

A fried egg has around 90 calories — about 15% more than a boiled egg due to cooking oil. If you fry in butter or olive oil, the NOVA score stays at 1. Spray oils with emulsifiers push it to NOVA 4.

How many calories in 2 scrambled eggs?

Two scrambled eggs with butter and milk contain around 200 calories, with 13.6g of protein. Scrambling adds calories from the butter and milk, but the eggs remain NOVA 1 if made from scratch.

How many calories in egg whites?

Two egg whites contain just 34 calories with 7.2g of protein and virtually zero fat. Egg whites are nearly pure protein — 97% of an egg's fat is in the yolk.

How many calories in a hard boiled egg?

A hard boiled large egg contains 78 calories — the same as raw. Boiling adds nothing and removes nothing. It's the cleanest way to eat an egg.

Does cooking method change the NOVA score of an egg?

Not for plain eggs cooked at home. But pre-made scrambled egg pots and microwave omelettes from Tesco often contain modified starch, xanthan gum, and flavourings — making them NOVA 4 ultra-processed despite being 'just eggs'.

How many calories in an egg on toast?

One boiled or poached egg on a slice of white toast is around 198 calories. The bread contributes more calories (120 kcal) than the egg (78 kcal) — and most sliced bread is NOVA 4.

What is the glycemic index of egg?

Egg has a glycemic index of 0, which is classified as Low GI. Eggs contain virtually zero carbohydrates, so they have no measurable glycemic index.

Glucose: LowNOVA 1

How Many Calories for Egg?

A large boiled egg contains 78 calories. But the calorie count changes significantly depending on how you cook it — a fried egg has 90, scrambled with butter is 100, and egg whites alone are just 34 calories.

Calories by preparation

Method	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	NOVA
Boiled (1 large egg)No added fat — same calories as raw	78	6.3g	5.3g	0.6g	1
Poached (1 large egg)Lowest calorie cooking method — no oil needed	71	6.3g	5g	0.4g	1
Fried in butter (1 large egg)+15% calories from cooking fatStill NOVA 1 if fried in butter or olive oil. NOVA 4 if using spray oil with emulsifiers (e.g. Frylight)	90	6.3g	7g	0.4g	1
Scrambled with butter & milk (1 large egg)Butter and milk add ~22 calories per egg	100	6.8g	7.5g	1.1g	1
Egg whites only (2 whites)Nearly pure protein — 97% of fat is in the yolk	34	7.2g	0.1g	0.5g	1
Egg yolk only (1 large)Where most of the fat, cholesterol, and fat-soluble vitamins live	55	2.7g	4.5g	0.6g	1
Egg on toast (1 egg + 1 slice white)Bread adds ~120 kcal and all the carbsDepends on the bread — check /is/bread for NOVA scores by brand	198	10.5g	7.2g	22g	—

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Energy	131 kcal / 547 kJ	82 kcal
Protein	12.6g	7.9g
Carbohydrates	0g	0g
of which sugars	0g	—
Fat	9g	5.7g
of which saturated	2.5g	—
Fibre	0g	—
Salt	0.39g	—

Serving size: 1 large egg (~63g) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Glycemic Index

Low

Glucose risk

Eggs contain less than 0.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which is nutritionally negligible. They have virtually no effect on blood glucose levels. The combination of protein and fat in eggs actually helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates from other foods eaten at the same meal, making eggs a useful addition to any blood-sugar-conscious diet.

Processing level

NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Whole eggs in their shell are a single-ingredient, unprocessed food. Whether free range, organic, barn, or conventional — the nutritional profile and NOVA classification are identical. Every egg product we checked at Tesco contains exactly one ingredient: egg.

Egg at Tesco

Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Tesco Large Free Range Eggs 6 Pack

£2.00*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Free Range Eggs Medium 6 Pack

£1.75*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Large Free Range Eggs 12 Pack

£3.25*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Tesco Mixed Sized Organic Eggs 6 Pack

£2.80*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Happy Egg Free Range Eggs Large 6 Pack

£2.55*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.

What to watch for when shopping

Whole eggs are always NOVA 1 regardless of brand, size, or farming method. The only egg products that score higher are liquid egg whites with preservatives, pre-made omelettes, or egg-based ready meals. If you are buying eggs in their shell, every option at Tesco is nutritionally equivalent. Budget tip: Tesco Medium Free Range Eggs 12 Pack at £2.80 (23p per egg) offers the best value for free range.

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