ProteinBenchMethodology

GenericEggs, large

eggs

Bench Facts

Serving size1 large egg (50 g, without shell)
Per serving
Protein6.3 g
Cost$0.19
MeasuresRank in foods
Protein concentration35%#13 of 22
Cost per gram of protein3.0¢#4 of 22
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Nutrition Facts

12 servings per 1 dozen Grade A large eggs

Serving size1 large egg (50 g, without shell)

Amount per serving

Calories72
Total Fat4.8 g
Total Carbohydrate0.4 g
Total Sugars0.2 g
Protein6.3 g

As labeled. Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov

Where the numbers come from

Price
$2.27 for 1 dozen Grade A large eggs (12 servings) at BLS average (September 2026), Oct 20, 2026.
Rating
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Nutrition
fdc.nal.usda.gov
Research notes
Research notes

Nutrition: USDA FDC SR Legacy 171287 (egg, whole, raw, fresh), per-100 g values scaled to FDC's 50 g 'large' portion. Price: BLS series APU0000708111 (eggs, Grade A, large, per dozen), September 2026.

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Protein concentration

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Cost per gram of protein

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