How many carbs are in an egg?
One large hard-boiled egg (50g) has about 0.6g of carbohydrate and 0g of net carbs. For practical purposes, eggs are a zero-carb food.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large egg (50g) | 0.6g | 0.0g | 0.6g |
| 1 cup, chopped (136g) | 1.5g | 0.0g | 1.5g |
| 1 tbsp (8g) | 0.1g | 0.0g | 0.1g |
| 100 grams | 1.1g | 0.0g | 1.1g |
Net carbs
One large egg has about 0.6g of net carbs, total carbs and net carbs are the same here because eggs contain no fiber. In practice, most carb-counting systems round eggs to zero carbs. The carbs present are trace amounts of sugar in the yolk. See the net carbs guide for how rounding works in practice.
For diabetes
Eggs are one of the most predictable foods for blood sugar management. A large egg contributes essentially zero carbs, so it does not raise blood glucose on its own. The main consideration for people with diabetes is what the egg is cooked with or served alongside, not the egg itself. Scrambled eggs in butter, fried eggs, and hard-boiled eggs are all counted as zero carbs in standard meal plans. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
Eggs have essentially zero net carbs and fit any keto plan without restriction. They are also one of the most nutrient-dense low-carb foods available, with 6g of protein and 5g of fat per large egg. Most keto dieters treat eggs as a free food from a carb-counting perspective.
Good to know
The USDA data here is for a hard-boiled egg. Scrambled, fried, and poached whole eggs have the same negligible carb count because cooking method does not add carbs unless you add milk or other ingredients. Eggs cooked in dishes such as quiche or a frittata will carry carbs from added cream, vegetables, or crust. One large egg weighs about 50g, a medium egg about 44g, and an extra-large egg about 56g, but the carb count rounds to zero across all sizes.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 155.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 1.12g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Sugars: 1.12g
- Protein: 12.58g
- Fat: 10.61g
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How many carbs are in an egg?
One large egg (50g) has about 0.6g of carbohydrate. For practical carb counting, eggs are treated as zero carbs.
Are eggs keto?
Yes. Eggs have essentially zero net carbs and are a staple food on keto diets.
Do eggs raise blood sugar?
No. Eggs contain almost no carbohydrate, so they do not raise blood glucose on their own. What you cook them with or eat alongside them may.
How many carbs are in a scrambled egg?
A scrambled egg made from one large egg and cooked in butter has about 0.6g of carbs. Adding milk adds roughly 0.5 to 1g more per tablespoon.
Are egg whites lower in carbs than whole eggs?
One large egg white has about 0.2g of carbs, slightly less than a whole egg at 0.6g. The difference is nutritionally insignificant for carb counting.