Eggs are a very important source of protein, minerals and essential vitamins and have a vital impact on our health and can be an important part of a healthy diet. Even though daily nutritional guidelines are different for men, women, children and differ among age groups, eggs are an excellent and healthy way to get the protein in our diets that our bodies need. The protein found in eggs is extremely healthy and full of essential amino acids.

One of the best things about eggs is the number of uses that they offer us. We can prepare and eat eggs in many different forms, and each variety offers us a different experience in taste and flavor. If you want to know just how nutritious an egg really is, here is some basic nutrient information that is based on one medium egg.

78 Calories per serving

6.5 grams of protein

Trace amounts of carbohydrates

5.8 grams of fat

1.7 grams of saturated fat

2.3 grams of monounsaturated fat

0.9 grams of polyunsaturated fat

72 grams of sodium

67 grams of potassium

29 grams of calcium

103 grams of phosphorus

6.2 grams of magnesium

• Grams of iron

0.7 grams of zinc

.04 grams of copper

98 grams of vitamin A

.9 grams of vitamin D

.57 grams of vitamin E

26 grams of foliate

1.3 grams of Vitamin B12

10 grams of Biotin

The protein content found in eggs is high in value because of its content of essential amino acids that are needed by the body. There is a lot of the protein found in and around the yolk, but the entire egg contains adequate amounts of protein. No matter which way you serve them up, eggs are a nutritious and delicious way to provide your body with the protein and essential nutrients you need.

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