Table 1.
Nutritional composition of UK hens’ eggs.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g Whole Raw Egg | Per Medium Egg a 58 g | % Recommendation b Per Serving (2 Eggs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy kcal | 131 | 66 | 7 |
| Protein g | 12.6 | 6.4 | 26 |
| Carbohydrate g | Tr | Tr | Tr |
| Fat g | 9 | 4.6 | 13 |
| Saturated fat g | 2.52 | 1.3 | 13 |
| Monounsaturated fat g | 3.44 | 1.7 | - |
| Cholesterol mg | 350 | 177 | - |
| Vitamin A μg | 126 | 64 | 16 |
| Vitamin D μg | 3.2 | 1.6 | 64 |
| Riboflavin mg | 0.5 | 0.25 | 10 |
| Folate μg | 47 | 24 | 24 |
| Vitamin B12 μg | 2.7 | 1.4 | 112 |
| Choline mg | 285 | 144 | 72 |
| Biotin μg | 19.5 | 9.9 | 40 |
| Phosphorus mg | 179 | 91 | 26 |
| Iron mg | 1.72 | 0.9 | 13 |
| Zinc mg | 1.1 | 0.6 | 12 |
| Iodine μg | 50 | 25 | 33 |
| Selenium μg | 23 | 12 | 44 |
| Pantothenic acid mg | 1.35 | 0.7 | 12 |