Discover different egg types and their calorie content
There are many different types of eggs you can eat, each with unique calorie counts, protein levels, and flavor profiles. From common chicken eggs to exotic ostrich eggs, here is a complete comparison of all egg varieties and their nutritional value per 100g serving.
calories
(100g)
Protein: 12.6g
Fat: 10.6g
Cholesterol: 373mg
Avg weight: ~50g per egg
The most common and widely consumed egg worldwide. Chicken eggs are incredibly versatile — perfect for boiling, frying, scrambling, poaching, and baking. They provide complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids.
calories
(100g)
Protein: 13.1g
Fat: 13.8g
Cholesterol: 884mg
Avg weight: ~70g per egg
Larger and richer than chicken eggs with a creamier yolk. Duck eggs are prized in Asian cuisine and baking due to their higher fat content, which makes pastries fluffier and richer.
calories
(100g)
Protein: 13.1g
Fat: 11.1g
Cholesterol: 844mg
Avg weight: ~9g per egg
Small, spotted eggs popular in Asian and European gourmet cuisine. Despite their tiny size, quail eggs are nutrient-dense and contain proportionally more vitamins B1 and B2 than chicken eggs.
calories
(100g)
Protein: 13.9g
Fat: 13.3g
Cholesterol: 852mg
Avg weight: ~144g per egg
About 3 times the size of a chicken egg with a rich, intense flavor. Goose eggs have a thicker shell and larger yolk-to-white ratio, making them excellent for rich omelets and custards.
calories
(100g)
Protein: 13.7g
Fat: 11.9g
Cholesterol: 933mg
Avg weight: ~79g per egg
Larger than chicken eggs with a creamier yolk and slightly stronger flavor. Turkey eggs are less commonly sold commercially because turkeys lay fewer eggs and are more valuable for meat production.
calories
(100g)
Protein: 14.2g
Fat: 11.8g
Cholesterol: 1050mg
Avg weight: ~1.4kg per egg
The largest egg of any living bird, equivalent to about 24 chicken eggs. Ostrich eggs have the highest protein content per 100g among common egg types and take about 2 hours to hard-boil.
| Egg Type | Calories | Protein | Fat | Cholesterol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Egg | 155 kcal | 12.6g | 10.6g | 373mg |
| Duck Egg | 185 kcal | 13.1g | 13.8g | 884mg |
| Quail Egg | 158 kcal | 13.1g | 11.1g | 844mg |
| Goose Egg | 185 kcal | 13.9g | 13.3g | 852mg |
| Turkey Egg | 171 kcal | 13.7g | 11.9g | 933mg |
| Ostrich Egg | 167 kcal | 14.2g | 11.8g | 1050mg |
All values per 100g serving
Per 100g, chicken eggs have the fewest calories at 155 kcal, followed closely by quail eggs at 158 kcal. However, since a single quail egg weighs only ~9g (about 14 calories), quail eggs are the lowest-calorie option per individual egg.
Ostrich eggs lead with 14.2g of protein per 100g, making them the most protein-dense egg type. Goose eggs follow closely at 13.9g, then turkey eggs at 13.7g. All egg types provide complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids.
The most commonly consumed egg types are chicken, duck, quail, goose, turkey, and ostrich eggs. Chicken eggs are the most widely available. Duck and quail eggs are popular in Asian cuisine. Goose, turkey, and ostrich eggs are considered specialty or exotic eggs and may be harder to find in regular grocery stores.
Boiling or poaching eggs doesn't add calories since no fat is used. Scrambling with butter adds about 20-45 calories per egg, and frying adds 30-65 extra calories depending on the oil used. For the most accurate calorie count, use our egg calorie calculator.