Egg (large): GI, GL, Carbs & Blood Sugar Impact

Q: "What is the GI of Egg (large)?"

"No sufficiently reliable published GI value was identified for Egg (large). See the data methodology for how missing values are handled."

Q: "How many carbohydrates are in Egg (large)?"

"About 0.6 g per 1 large egg (50 g) (1.1 g per 100 g), including 0.0 g of fiber."

Q: "Is Egg (large) suitable for people with diabetes?"

"Effectively zero-carb; eggs are a neutral, protein-rich food for blood glucose."

Glycemic index of eggs (no established value — negligible carbohydrate), carbs per egg, and why eggs are a neutral food for blood sugar.

Category: Protein · Nutrition data source: USDA FoodData Central · GI source: International Tables of GI & GL Values / University of Sydney · Last verified:

n/a Glycemic Index No established value

n/a Estimated GL 1 large egg (50 g)

0.6 g Carbohydrate per 1 large egg (50 g)

0.0 g Fiber per 1 large egg (50 g)

Do Eggs Raise Blood Sugar?

An egg contains only about 0.6 g of carbohydrate, so there is no established GI and effectively no glycemic impact. Eggs are a protein-rich, blood-glucose-neutral food — the classic breakfast anchor.

How to Eat It

How the egg is served matters more than the egg: toast, potatoes, and sugary condiments around it are what move glucose. Eggs with vegetables and a small starch portion make a balanced plate.

Nutrition Facts (Egg (large))

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving
Calories	155 kcal	78 kcal
Carbohydrate	1.1 g	0.6 g
Fiber	0 g	0.0 g
Sugars	1.1 g	0.6 g
Protein	13 g	6.5 g
Fat	11 g	5.5 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record FDC ID 323604 ("Egg, whole, raw, frozen, pasteurized"). Values may differ from brand-specific products.

Glycemic Index

Not established. No established GI - negligible carbohydrate (about 0.6 g per egg).

Sources: International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values (2008/2021); University of Sydney GI Database (glycemicindex.com). GI values are reported relative to a glucose reference.

Learn more: What is GI? · What is GL? · GI vs GL

Estimated Glycemic Load

Not applicable — no established GI value.

Diabetes consideration: Effectively zero-carb; eggs are a neutral, protein-rich food for blood glucose.

What can change the impact?

Cooking method
What is eaten with the egg (toast, potatoes, oil)

GI values can vary with variety, ripeness, preparation and testing conditions. The value above is a typical published figure, not a universal prediction for every individual or every serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GI of Egg (large)?

No sufficiently reliable published GI value was identified for Egg (large). See the data methodology for how missing values are handled.

How many carbohydrates are in Egg (large)?

About 0.6 g per 1 large egg (50 g) (1.1 g per 100 g), including 0.0 g of fiber.

Is Egg (large) suitable for people with diabetes?

Effectively zero-carb; eggs are a neutral, protein-rich food for blood glucose.

DMSafeHaven provides educational information based on publicly available nutrition databases and published research. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Nutrition values: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). GI values: published tables (see methodology). GI/GL estimates do not predict any individual's glucose response — test your own blood glucose with your care team's guidance.