Hard-boiled eggs can be good for you.
The dietary fat in eggs is a mix of healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fat and less healthy saturated fat.
Eggs are easy to prepare and eat.
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These factors do not affect egg nutrition.
Egg size and cooking methods, however, can make a difference in egg nutrition.
One large (50g) hard-boiled egg contains the following nutrients:
Protein
Proteinis an essential macronutrient.
It helps your body build cells, muscles, skin, organs, and bones.
Fat
The fat in eggs is primarily found in the yolk.
One egg provides 1.6 grams ofsaturated fat, 2 grams of healthiermonounsaturated fat, and 0.7 grams ofpolyunsaturated fat.
The American Heart Association suggests that we consume more unsaturated fat and less saturated fat to boost heart health.
However, dietary cholesterol is no longer linked to cardiovascular risk.
Eggs also provide lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants important for eye health.
Egg Yolk vs.
Egg White Nutrition
The egg yolk is the powerhouse of nutrition in an egg.
Research has discovered that there are 1,392 proteins in egg whites and egg yolks.
In the egg white, 579 are present; in the egg yolk, 584 proteins are present.
The egg whites and yolk also contain 229 commonly present proteins.
Egg Nutrition Based on Preparation Method
Nutritionally, eggs differ slightly based on how they are cooked.
These differences mainly occur due to oils, other added ingredients, and how cooking processes alter nutrients.
Ways to Eat Hard-Boiled Eggs
you could eat hard-boiled eggs in various ways.
To make them even better, use olive oil instead of mayo for the filling.
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