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Large eggs

Large eggs are chicken eggs in a market size category, used whole or separated for boiling, frying, baking, poaching, batters, custards and sauces.

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About Large eggs

Large eggs are chicken eggs classified by size for sale and culinary use. They are used whole, separated into whites and yolks, or incorporated into batters, custards, sauces, and other preparations. The shell is removed before eating; cooking methods include boiling, frying, baking, and poaching. “Large” is a market size category, not a separate kind of egg.

An intact egg has a hard, usually pale or brown shell surrounding clear white and a yellow to orange yolk. The white sets to a tender or firm texture with heat, while the yolk is richer and becomes soft or firm depending on cooking. Shell colour does not define the edible contents, and size categories can vary between markets.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Large eggs

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Large eggs nutrition & diet

Large eggs nutritional value

Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
148kcal
Protein
12.4g
Carbs
1.0g
Fat
10.0g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons should use the edible contents rather than the shell and account for egg size; cooked eggs may also differ from raw eggs in water content and preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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