Eggs

Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks

18 Allowed
3 Limited
4 Not Allowed

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiberNet Carbs
Whole Egg (raw)143kcal12.6g9.5g0.7g0g0.7g
Egg White (raw)52kcal10.9g0.2g0.7g0g0.7g
Egg Yolk (raw)322kcal15.9g26.5g3.6g0g3.6g

Why Diets Disagree on Eggs

Anti-Inflammatory classifies eggs as Allowed because it evaluates foods by inflammatory profile. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 3 diets classify eggs as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.

Classification by Diet

AIP
Not Allowed
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Alkaline
Not Allowed
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Anti-Inflammatory
Allowed
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Carnivore
Allowed
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DASH
Limited
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Diabetic-Friendly
Allowed
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Gluten-Free
Allowed
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Halal
Allowed
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High-Protein
Allowed
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Keto
Allowed
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Kidney-Friendly
Allowed
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Kosher
Limited
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Low-Carb
Allowed
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Low-Fat
Limited
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Low-FODMAP
Allowed
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Low-Sodium
Allowed
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Mediterranean
Allowed
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Paleo
Allowed
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Pescatarian
Allowed
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Raw-Food
Not Allowed
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Sugar-Free
Allowed
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Vegan
Not Allowed
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Vegetarian
Allowed
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Whole-Food
Allowed
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Whole30
Allowed
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