? Eggs possess the highest-quality protein on the market

? Compared with other foods, eggs offer more nutritional value per calorie. Egg whites are both cholesterol and fat-free.

? The yolk of one whole large egg contains 5 fat grams and between 200 to 215 mg of cholesterol.

? Despite the high cholesterol of eggs they are comparatively lower in saturated fat.

? Not many foods contain the natural sources of Vitamin D that eggs contain.
There are only 75 calories in a large egg

? Eggs contain vital amino acids needed for tissue growth and development

? The following important vitamins and minerals are contained in eggs:

? Vitamin A
? Vitamin D
? Vitamin E
? Vitamin K
? Vitamin B12
? Calcium
? Iron
? Zinc
? And other important minerals

? The fat of an egg yolk is devised into the following .7 grams polyunsaturated 1.6 grams saturated fat and 2 grams monounsaturated.

? In patients without a chronic disease (diabetes, coronary heart disease, or high LDL cholesterol) the American Heart Association recommends no more than 10 percent of total calories should contain saturated fat and trans fat combined.

? There is only 17 calorie in one large egg white

? Although the yolk of an egg is high in cholesterol, it contains rich sources of vitamins and minerals.

? Egg whites account for over two-fourths of an egg

? Half of an eggs protein is found in the egg white

? In patients with a chronic illness such as, diabetes, coronary heart disease, or high LDL cholesterol, trans fat and saturated fat and combined should not account for more than 7 percent of total calories. Dietary cholesterol consumed should be less than 200 mg per day on average.