Full of essential nutrients and a delicious part of any meal, eggs are a perfect and inexpensive choice for the entire family.  Weighing in at only 75 calories, one egg has 13 essential nutrients, including the highest quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc. Eggs can play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more.

What about the Yolk?

Many of an egg’s nutrients are found in the egg yolk, including choline, folate, lutein, Vitamin D and zeaxanthin. The yolk also includes healthy monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats and almost half of the high-quality protein found in eggs. 

Because they are so nutrient-dense, eggs are a source of nutrition for people of all ages. For a complete nutritional breakdown, click here.