Tips Of The Day

Dietician Sheela Sherawat

Eggs are a protein and nutrient powerhouse

One way to enjoy eggs is to hard-boil them. Hard-boiled eggs make great salad toppings and can be eaten alone with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts:
Hard-boiled eggs are loaded with nutrients, protein, and healthy fats. One large hard-boiled egg (50 grams) provides (1): Calories: 77
Carbs: 0.6 grams
Total fat: 5.3 grams
Saturated fat: 1.6 grams
Monounsaturated fat: 2.0 grams
Cholesterol: 212 mg
Protein: 6.3 grams
Vitamin A: 6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 15% of the RDA
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): 9% of the RDA
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 7% of the RDA
Phosphorus: 86 mg or 9% of the RDA
Selenium: 15.4 mcg, or 22% of the RDA