Can dogs eat Egg yolk (raw)?
Egg yolk (raw)（卵黄（生））
Safe to feed
Vitamins A, D, and E, DHA, iron, and more, packed tightly into the yolk.
336 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
The yolk of an egg. Per 100g: 690µg vitamin A, 12µg vitamin D, 4.5mg vitamin E, 230mg DHA, 4.8mg iron.
Vitamin A relates to vision, skin, and mucous membranes; vitamin D to using calcium and phosphorus; vitamin E to antioxidant defense. The yolk also carries lutein and zeaxanthin, both pigments found in eye tissue.
It is also known for choline and lecithin. Choline is a nutrient that serves as material for cell membranes and neurotransmitters and is involved in transporting fats.
The yolk's hallmark is fat and micronutrients densely packed into a small amount.
When you have these care goals
Eye care — Known as an ingredient that contains lutein and zeaxanthin.
Skin and coat care — Known as an ingredient that contains biotin and lecithin.
Nutrition
Egg yolk (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 336 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.5 g |
| Fat | 34.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 140 mg |
| Phosphorus | 540 mg |
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| Fiber | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 49.6 g |
| Sodium | 53 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg |
| Iron | 4.8 mg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg |
| Iodine | 110 µg |
| Selenium | 47 µg |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A | 690 µg |
| Vitamin D | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| EPA | 3 mg |
| DHA | 230 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 97 mg |
In food-energetics terms
In food-energetics terms, this is classified as "neutral" — it neither warms nor cools the body.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.