USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Egg Yolk?
Per 100g, Egg Yolk has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 34/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B12, Selenium, Folate. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
34/100
14 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 yolks (34g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 2 yolks |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 kcal | 109 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 27 g | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 10 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 16 mg |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 37 mg |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 44 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Folate | 146 µg | 50 µg |
Where Egg Yolk contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin B12
100%
2 µg per 100g
Selenium
75%
56 µg per 100g
Folate
73%
146 µg per 100g
Phosphorus
71%
390 mg per 100g
Sat fat
10 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
48 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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