Fried egg
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 1gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 1gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.7gCarbs per Portion
- GI Estimate
- Very Low (<= 20)GI Estimate
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- Yes
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Fried egg
- Water66.0g
- Fiber0.0g
- Carbs1.0g
- Fat18.0g
- Protein13.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Moderate
- Purine
- Moderate
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Not present
- Oxalate
- Not present
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Low
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Low
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Fried egg is a low-carb option with just 1g of carbohydrates per 100g, making it well suited for ketogenic and low-carb eating plans. Per 100g it provides 220 kcal, 13g of protein, and 18g of fat. Its fiber content of 0g per 100g supports digestive health. Fried egg is also a good source of Phosphorus (19mg).
- Net carbs: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Vitamin A (Retinol): 240
- Phosphorus: 200
Fried egg is keto-friendly with just 1g of carbs per 100g. A standard portion of 65g delivers 0.7g of carbohydrates, which fits comfortably within a daily keto macro target. With 13g of protein and 18g of fat per 100g, Fried egg provides a solid macronutrient profile for a low-carb lifestyle. It is recommended as a regular part of a ketogenic or low-carb plan.
Fried egg has a glycemic index (GI) of , indicating a low carb impact on blood sugar. The glycemic load (GL) is , reflecting the overall blood glucose effect from a standard serving of 65g. With 1g of carbs per 100g, Fried egg produces a measured glycemic response.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 240
- Vitamin C
- 0
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.08
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.28
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.06
- Beta-Carotene
- 10
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 65g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 510
- Calcium
- 50
- Iron
- 1.7
- Potassium
- 140
- Magnesium
- 10
- Phosphorus
- 200
- Zinc
- 1.2
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 65g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Not present
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 10 |
| CalciumMineral | 50 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 1 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 18 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0 |
| IronMineral | 1.7 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 10 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 200 |
| PotassiumMineral | 140 |
| ProteinMacro | 13 |
| SodiumMineral | 510 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 240 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.08 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.28 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.06 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 0 |
| WaterMacro | 66 |
| ZincMineral | 1.2 |
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