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Boiled egg
Also called egg, hard boiled egg, ande, muttai, mutta, kodi guddu
A whole hen egg boiled in its shell and eaten without the shell. It gives protein and is easy to carry.
The short answer
Boiled egg has about 74 kcal in a regular serving (1 boiled egg, about 50 g), with 6.7 g of protein and 0 g of fibre. It rates 3.5/5 (good fit) for weight management: it is low in calories for its weight and it gives good protein for its calories, but it has little fibre for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 23 Oct 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 74 kcal
- 1 boiled egg (about 50 g)
- For weight management
- 3.5 / 5Rated 3.5 out of 5. Good fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 6.7 g · 0 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 15 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
Boiled egg nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 boiled egg, about 50 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 74 kcal | 148 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13.43 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 10.54 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), M004 Egg, poultry, whole, boiled. Source: IFCT 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), 2017. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is boiled egg good for weight management?
It rates 3.5/5, a good fit, because it is low in calories for its weight and it gives good protein for its calories, but it has little fibre for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)1.48 kcal · 74/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)9.1 g · 91/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)0.0 g · 0/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)74 of 200 kcal (snack) · 100/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have boiled egg
- Have it with vegetables or a salad and skip the extra salt and butter
- Prefer it to fried or heavily masala egg dishes
- Keep to one or two eggs at a time unless your doctor has advised otherwise
- Eat it with a fruit or a handful of sprouts for fibre
Common questions about boiled egg
How many calories are in boiled egg?
About 74 kcal in 1 boiled egg, about 50 g, or 148 kcal per 100 g.
Is boiled egg good for weight management?
It rates 3.5/5, a good fit: it is low in calories for its weight and it gives good protein for its calories, but it has little fibre for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in boiled egg?
About 6.7 g in 1 boiled egg, about 50 g, which is 9.1 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in boiled egg?
About 15 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Is a boiled egg good for weight management?
One boiled egg (about 50 g) gives around 74 kcal and about 6.7 g of protein, so it is a filling, low-calorie snack.
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