The Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods helps people make more informed food choices. These labels provide information about the calories and nutrients in different sizes of eggs. The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.
Updated June 2019
| Nutrition Facts | |
| 12 servings per container | |
| Serving Size 1 large egg (50g) | |
| Amount per Serving | |
| Calories | 70 |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Cholesterol 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% |
| Protein 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin D 1mcg | 6% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 4% |
| Potassium 70mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A 80mcg | 8% |
| Vitamin E 0.5mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% |
| Niacin 1.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 0.1mg | 6% |
| Folate 25mcg DFE | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 0.5mcg | 20% |
| Biotin 11mcg | 35% |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.8mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus 100mg | 8% |
| Iodine 28mcg | 20% |
| Zinc 0.7mg | 6% |
| Selenium 15mcg | 25% |
| Choline 150mg | 25% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
The Nutrition Facts Panel formats are for consumer use only. Members of the egg industry should refer to the Code of Federal Regulations for acceptable formats.
These Nutrition Facts labels are aligned with FDA’s 2016 Final rule Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales have until January 1, 2020 to comply; manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sale have until January 1, 2021 to comply. Please see FDA’s Guidance and Industry Resources for more information.
On these example labels, the following nutrients are mandatory: Calories, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrate, Dietary Fiber, Total Sugars, Added Sugars, Protein, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium. All other nutrients listed in these example labels are voluntary.
Please consult the Code of Federal Regulations for acceptable formats and claims. Theoretical egg values posted on this website are based on the following references: