Eggs, chicken, yolk, raw

Raw chicken egg yolk is the yellow part of a hen’s egg, separated from the white and described here before cooking. It mainly provides fat and protein, alongside vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 31g of fat, including 8.8g of saturated fat, and 16g of protein. It also provides 13µg of vitamin D.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain bones and teeth. The fat and saturated fat content may be relevant for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.