Protein in Egg Noodles: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Boiled thick egg noodles provide 5.0g of protein per 100g. This amount contributes 10% of the UK reference intake for protein and accounts for 14% of the noodles’ total energy. They are primarily a source of carbohydrates, with 30.7g per 100g.
CoFID 11-942 · Noodles, egg, thick, dried, boiled in unsalted water
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. For every 100 kcal, these noodles provide 3.5g of protein. Protein makes up 14% of the total energy content.
- Low in fat, sugar and salt. According to front-of-pack traffic light colours, a 100g amount of boiled egg noodles is rated ‘low’ for fat, saturated fat, sugars, and salt.
- Fibre content. A 100g amount of boiled egg noodles contains 2.6g of dietary fibre. A larger 250g portion provides 6.5g of fibre.
Egg Noodles macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 143 kcal 608 kJ |
7% | – |
| Protein | 5g | 10% | – |
| Fat | 0.9g | 1% | low |
| of which saturates | 0.1g | 1% | low |
| Carbohydrate | 30.7g | 12% | – |
| of which sugars | trace | 0% | low |
| Fibre | 2.6g | – | – |
| Salt | 0.3g | 5% | low |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in egg noodles by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150g | 7.5g | 214 | 46g | 1.4g |
| 200g | 10g | 286 | 61.4g | 1.8g |
| 250g | 12.5g | 358 | 76.8g | 2.2g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of egg noodles for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get 20g of protein from noodles alone, you would need to eat a large 400g portion, which also contains 572 kcal and 122.8g of carbohydrates.
- A 30g protein target requires a 600g portion of boiled noodles, providing 858 kcal and 1.8g of salt.
- The nutritional data is for noodles boiled in unsalted water from a dried state; cooking increases the weight and volume significantly compared to the dry product.
How it compares with other grain foods
Within the grain foods category on this site, boiled egg noodles rank 12th out of 17 for protein content per 100g. Their protein-to-calorie ratio is slightly better, ranking 8th in the group. The 5.0g of protein per 100g is comparable to wholewheat spaghetti (5.2g) and standard pasta (4.4g), but lower than other grain-based foods like couscous (7.2g). Overall, out of all 137 foods listed, egg noodles rank 113th for protein content, placing them in the lower half as a protein source.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Noodles | 5g | 143 | 3.5g |
| Wholewheat Spaghetti | 5.2g | 134 | 3.9g |
| Pasta | 4.4g | 141 | 3.1g |
| Crumpets | 6.9g | 207 | 3.3g |
| Couscous | 7.2g | 178 | 4g |
Quick answers
How much protein is in a 200g portion of cooked egg noodles?
A 200g portion of boiled thick egg noodles contains 10.0g of protein, along with 286 kcal and 61.4g of carbohydrates.
Are egg noodles high in protein compared to other grain foods?
Egg noodles have a moderate protein content for a grain food. At 5.0g per 100g, they have more protein than standard pasta (4.4g) but less than couscous (7.2g).
How much carbohydrate is in egg noodles?
Boiled egg noodles contain 30.7g of carbohydrates per 100g. The data shows that they contain a trace amount of sugars.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- This food contains eggs, one of the 14 allergens that UK food law requires to be declared. If you have an egg allergy, follow the plan from your GP or allergy clinic and check labels on the products you buy.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.