Short answer: one boiled egg (56 g without shell) has 7.2 g of protein. 100 g of egg has 12.9 g.
Protein per egg and per 100 g
| Egg | Protein per 100 g | One egg weighs | Protein per egg | kcal per egg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiled egg | 12.9 g | 56 g | 7.2 g | 83 |
| Raw egg | 13 g | 55 g | 7.2 g | 82 |
| Fried egg (in fat) | 13.9 g | 48 g | 6.7 g | 99 |
| Egg white, boiled | 10.1 g | 33 g | 3.3 g | 14 |
From the Norwegian Food Composition Table: boiled egg1, raw egg2, fried egg3 and egg white4. The weight per egg is the table’s «piece» portion, without shell.
How much protein in 2, 3 and 4 eggs?
| Boiled eggs | Protein | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 g | 83 |
| 2 | 14.4 g | 166 |
| 3 | 21.7 g | 249 |
| 4 | 28.9 g | 332 |
| 5 | 36.1 g | 414 |
The white of one egg has 3.3 g. The rest, about 3.9 g, is in the yolk (Food Composition Table4).
Enough for a meal?
For 30 g of protein from eggs alone you need 5 boiled eggs (36.1 g). With 100 g of cottage cheese on the side, 2 eggs give 27.4 g (Food Composition Table5).
Read also
- High-protein breakfast: five breakfasts worked out, with and without eggs.
- High-protein foods: eggs compared with other food.
Questions
How much protein is in one egg?
One boiled egg (56 g without shell) has 7.2 g of protein.
How much protein is in 2 eggs?
14.4 g in two boiled eggs, and 166 kcal.
How much protein is in 100 g of egg?
12.9 g in boiled egg and 13 g in raw egg.
How much protein is in egg white?
3.3 g in the white of one egg, 10.1 g per 100 g.
References
Every link in the text points to its source. The number after it refers to this list.
- Mattilsynet. Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026: Egg, boiled. Norwegian Food Safety Authority, 2026. accessed 2026-10-19
- Mattilsynet. Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026: Egg, raw. Norwegian Food Safety Authority, 2026. accessed 2026-10-19
- Mattilsynet. Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026: Egg, fried in fat. Norwegian Food Safety Authority, 2026. accessed 2026-10-19
- Mattilsynet. Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026: Egg white, boiled. Norwegian Food Safety Authority, 2026. accessed 2026-10-19
- Mattilsynet. Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026: Cottage cheese. Norwegian Food Safety Authority, 2026. accessed 2026-10-19
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