Nutritional Information

Eggs are so easy, healthy and inexpensive. And it’s not just us that thinks so. The facts speak for themselves.

Eggs are packed with protein, which is important for cell and tissue generation. In fact, eggs have the highest-quality protein of all foods.

They are a good source of vitamin D – vital to maintain teeth, bones and the immune system, and also for the absorption of calcium. They provide folate, vitamin B12 and help prevent iron deficiency. Eggs also contain choline, which plays an essential role in the development of brain function and memory.

Egg yolk has attributes of its own. It is a natural source of two antioxidants: vitamin E, which helps maintain red blood cells; and lutein, which can help preserve the ageing eye. Yolks also contain zinc, thereby helping the body sustain a strong immune system, while also being good for your eyes and skin.

If you’re vegetarian, eggs are a great alternative, as they provide many of the nutrients that meat can.

And, putting an old tale to rest, recent British research has confirmed that eggs have virtually no effect on blood cholesterol levels.*

[Reference: Gray J and Griffin B, 2009. Eggs and dietary cholesterol – dispelling the myth. British Nutrition Foundation Nutrition Bulletin 34: 66-70.]

The following table details nutritional information, by egg size and per 100g.

* Nutritional Information is for edible portion