Nutritional Facts of Hard Boiled Eggs

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How many calories does one Hard Boiled Egg have?

One Hard Boiled Egg gives 86 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 0 calories, proteins account for 27 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 60 calories. One Hard Boiled Egg provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Is Hard Boiled Eggs healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

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7 Health Benefits of Eggs

1.      Eggs are an inexpensive good quality protein rich foods with all the 9 essential amino acids. One egg (50 g) contains approximately 87 calories and 6.7 g of protein. For those who stay clear of non-vegetarian foods like meat and fish, can rely on eggs as a source of complete protein. 

2.      Moreover they are a fairly good source of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus… All these nutrients along with protein work towards building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. 

3.      Eggs are also rich in vitamins like Vitamin A (necessary of healthy eyes) and B vitamins (vitamin B2, B3, B6 and B9). 

4.      The iron present in it will ensure a good supply of oxygen to prevent fatigue throughout the day. 

5.      Eggs give a high satiety value, while they add only fewer calories,. Thus they avoid unnecessary bingeing and thus promote weight loss too. Scrambled and boiled eggs should be preferred over the fried option. The reason is quite clear – none of us want to increase the waistline. 

6.      Eggs are considered as brain food due to the presence of choline in them. This benefits us by increasing the concentration by keeping the brain cells well-nourished. 

7.      Eggs are incredibly good source of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which is known to protects against macular degeneration in the eyes and delay the onset of cataract. They also reduce the inflammation in the body and scavenge the free radicals, thus protecting all the organs and cells of the body.

So go ahead and have your hard boiled eggs as they are extremely healthy for weight loss, heart and diabetics. 

Hard Boiled Eggs is high in

1. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 86 calories that come from Hard Boiled Eggs?

Walking (6 kmph) = 26 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 9 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 11 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 15 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.

 


 

Value per per hard boiled egg% Daily Values
Energy86 cal4%
Protein6.7 g12%
Carbohydrates0 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Fat6.7 g10%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
VITAMINS
Vitamin A300 mcg6%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)0.1 mg10%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg18%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.1 mg1%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)39.2 mcg20%
MINERALS
Calcium30 mg5%
Iron1 mg5%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Phosphorus110 mg18%
Sodium0 mg0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Zinc0 mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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