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How many carbs are in egg, yolk only?

1 cup of egg, yolk only contains about 1.4g of carbohydrate, 21.8g of protein, and 441 calories.

1 cup contains 1.4g carbs 1.4g net carbs · 0g fiber · 21.8g protein · 441 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 egg (17g)0.2g0g0.2g
1 cup (135g)1.4g0g1.4g
100 grams (100g)1g0g1g

Net carbs in egg, yolk only

1 cup of egg, yolk only contains 1.4g of net carbs — total carbs (1.4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for egg, yolk only (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342649). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in egg, yolk only?

1 cup of egg, yolk only contains about 1.4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 1.4g.

How many net carbs are in egg, yolk only?

Net carbs in 1 cup of egg, yolk only are about 1.4g — that is total carbs (1.4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is egg, yolk only good for diabetics?

Egg, yolk only contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is egg, yolk only keto-friendly?

Whether egg, yolk only fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 1.4g of net carbs.

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