Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
High-quality protein with choline and B12
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Boiled egg with herbs (55 g) has 83 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 11 µg of Biotin covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 55 g
83
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
5.8g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 34% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.82 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole) | 55 g | 83 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 28 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 serving (chopped) | 60 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 65 g | 98 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 2 piece (whole) | 110 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 211 kcal |
| 3 piece (whole) | 165 g | 249 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Make a boiled egg with herbs by boiling and peeling the egg, then adding finely chopped fresh herbs just before serving. Parsley, dill, and chives work especially well; adding them after cooking keeps their flavor and color fresh.
Parsley, dill, and chives are classic choices for a boiled egg with herbs. You can also try tarragon, basil, or mint in smaller amounts, since their flavors can easily overwhelm the mild taste of egg.
Boil the egg before adding the herbs: about 6–7 minutes gives a softer yolk, while 9–12 minutes gives a firm one. Timing starts once the water is boiling, and the herbs are best added after peeling.
Cool the boiled egg with herbs in cold water as soon as it finishes cooking. Once cool, gently crack the shell all over and peel from the wider end; adding the herbs after peeling also prevents them sticking to the shell.
A boiled egg with herbs keeps for about a week in the refrigerator if it is unpeeled; once peeled and mixed with herbs, eat it within 3–4 days. Store it in a covered container and refrigerate it promptly.
Yes, prepare a boiled egg with herbs ahead by boiling the egg and refrigerating it in its shell. Peel and add freshly chopped herbs just before serving, so they stay bright and the egg does not become watery.
To keep the egg for a boiled egg with herbs from cracking, lower it gently into the water rather than dropping it in. A gentle simmer also helps prevent eggs from knocking against each other in the pan.
Yes, you can gently warm a boiled egg with herbs, but never microwave it in its shell because it may burst. Warm a peeled egg briefly in hot water, then add fresh herbs afterward for the best flavor.
A boiled egg with herbs pairs well with toast, sliced tomatoes, or a simple green salad. For breakfast, serve it with fresh herbs, black pepper, and a little olive oil; it also makes a handy topping for grain bowls.
Add salt after cooking a boiled egg with herbs, just before serving. This lets you season the egg evenly without salting the cooking water; black pepper, chili flakes, or a squeeze of lemon can also bring out the herbs.
Vitamins
Biotin
11µg · 37% DV
B12
0.61µg · 25% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B5
0.77mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
109mg · 16% DV
Iodine
13µg · 9% DV
Zinc
0.72mg · 7% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 83 calories in 1 piece (whole) (55 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Boiled egg with herbs is a simply cooked egg served with fresh herbs such as parsley, dill or chives. It is more a flexible way of preparing and serving eggs than a dish tied to one particular place: the herbs are usually added after cooking, rather than boiled with the egg.
Serve it halved or sliced, with a little pepper, on toast or alongside salad and vegetables. It works for breakfast, a quick lunch or a portable snack in many kitchens. The egg provides high-quality protein and is a source of choline and vitamin B12, while contributing very little carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, use herbs and lemon for flavour instead of adding much oil or a rich sauce.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.83g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.3:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.