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Scrambled Eggs at a glance

Glycemic index
0
low
Glycemic load / serving
0
low
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
1 = unprocessed

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 large (61 g).

Scrambled Eggs nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving
Calories149 kcal91 kcal
Protein10 g6.1 g
Carbohydrate1.6 g1 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugars1.4 g0.8 g
Fat11 g6.7 g
Saturated fat3.3 g2 g
Sodium145 mg88 mg
Potassium132 mg81 mg

Lower glycemic load alternatives

Other proteins with a lower glycemic load per serving:

FoodGIGL / serving
Chicken Breast00
Egg00
Fried Egg00
Ground Beef00
Ground Chicken00

Common questions about scrambled eggs

Does scrambled eggs raise blood sugar?

Scrambled Eggs contains almost no carbohydrate, so on its own it has very little direct effect on blood glucose. Its glycemic load is 0.

How many calories are in scrambled eggs?

Scrambled Eggs has 149 calories per 100 g, and about 91 calories in a 1 large (61 g) serving.

Is scrambled eggs processed?

Scrambled Eggs is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.

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Sources and method

Glycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled” (FDC 172187). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.

General information, not medical advice.