Eggs (raw, w/o shell) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Eggs (raw, w/o shell) consist of 11% fat, 13% protein, 1% carbs, 0% fiber and 74% water. With 155 of calories per 100g Eggs (raw, w/o shell) are 84% lower than other foods in Eggs. In total 64% of the calories in Eggs (raw, w/o shell) are from fat, 34% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.6g carbs in a serving of 60g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in folate Covers 0.1% of Folate / Vitamin B9 RDA per portion

Can you eat Eggs (raw, w/o shell) for a low carb diet?

With 0.6g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 60g, Eggs (raw, w/o shell) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Eggs (raw, w/o shell) contain no Fructose, are Gluten free and have no Lactose.

Eggs (raw, w/o shell): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Eggs (raw, w/o shell)
avg Eggs[1]
Calories (kcal) 155.0 183.9
Fat (g) 11.0 14.3
Protein (g) 13.0 13.0
Carbohydrates (g) 1.0 0.7
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 1.0 0.7
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.7
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 145.0 138.6
Water (g) 74.0 70.4
[1] average of Eggs

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (60g) of Eggs (raw, w/o shell) contain:

  • 93.0 Calories
  • 6.6g of Fat
  • 7.8g of Protein
  • and 0.6g of Carbs
  • 87.0mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 6.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.0% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.8mg of Zinc - 0.1% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 1.3mg of Iron - 0.1% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 87.0mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • No Vitamin C
  • 1.1mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.3% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

For every gram of carbs in Eggs (raw, w/o shell) you get

  • 13.00 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Eggs have on average 18.19g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 11.00 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Eggs 19.99g)
  • 0.00 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Eggs 0.00g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Eggs (raw, w/o shell)?

Vitamins
per 100g
Egg (raw, w/o shell)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin E (mg) 2.0 1.8
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.3 0.4
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 65.0 69.9
Vitamin B12 (μg) 1.8 2.0
Retinol (μg) 270.0 326.4
beta-Carotene (μg) 15.0
[1] average of Eggs

Are Eggs (raw, w/o shell) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (60g) for Egg (raw, w/o shell) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Eggs (raw, w/o shell)

Minerals
per 100g
Egg (raw, w/o shell)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 10.0 12.1
Zinc (mg) 1.3 1.5
Sodium (mg) 145.0 138.6
Calcium (mg) 55.0 64.3
Iron (mg) 2.1 2.8
Potassium (mg) 145.0 144.3
Phosphorus (mg) 215.0 232.9
[1] average of Eggs

Are Eggs (raw, w/o shell) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Eggs (raw, w/o shell) we looked at the portion size (60g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Eggs (raw, w/o shell)

1.0% of Eggs (raw, w/o shell) are carbs, per serving of 60g that makes 0.6g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Egg (raw, w/o shell)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 1.0 0.7
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Total carbs (g) 1.0 0.7
[1] average of Eggs

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Eggs (raw, w/o shell)?

The Glycemic Index of Eggs (raw, w/o shell) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Eggs (raw, w/o shell)

  • are Gluten free
  • have no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Eggs (raw, w/o shell)

Of the 11.0g total fat per 100g in Eggs (raw, w/o shell), 3.1g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 1.5g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 4.9g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 400.0mg.

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