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How many calories does cooking an egg in fat add?

A boiled egg is 50 grams and about 78 calories. The calories cooking in fat adds are as many as the fat poured into the pan: a dessert spoon of butter brings 36 calories and a tablespoon 102.

Egg (boiled) 155 kcal / 100 g (USDA FoodData Central) Published: 22 August 2026

A boiled medium egg is 50 grams and carries about 78 calories. The calories cooking in fat adds are as many as the fat poured into the pan: a dessert spoon of butter brings about 36 calories and a tablespoon 102 calories. The egg itself produces no calories in this process.

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