Is Egg good for your health condition?
Egg is a common protein food that is eaten boiled, fried or in curries. The yolk holds most of the cholesterol.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 372 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg |
| Potassium | 138 mg |
| Purines | 0 mg per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Watch the portion |
| High cholesterol | Limit or keep portions small |
| High uric acid or gout | Low purine: usually fine |
| Weight loss goal | Moderate calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat egg?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is egg OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 0 mg per 100 g. General guide: Low purine: usually fine. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is egg good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 142 mg per 100 g. General guide: watch the portion. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.