What is a chicken egg?
A chicken egg is a type of egg laid by a female chicken.
What does a chicken egg do?
eating a chicken egg can trigger release of “fullness hormones” like GLP-1 and PYY. (1)
including eggs at a meal may result in lower levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin. (1)
frequent egg consumption has been sow to increase levels of HDL (1)
may reduce insulin resistance (1)
eating eggs may improve HDL‘s ability to remove cholesterol from blood vessel walls (1)
What does a chicken egg contain?
chicken eggshell
chicken yolk
chicken egg whites
| 1 large egg contains: | |
| protein | 6.5 grams (1) |
| carbohydrates | 5 grams (1) |
| fat | 5 grams (1) |
| calories | 70 (1) |
| vitamin B12 (1) | |
| selenium (1) | |
| iron (1) | |
| vitamin E (1) | |
| potassium (1) | |
| calcium (1) | |
| choline (1) | |
| carotenoids (1) | |
| omega-3 fatty acids (1) | |
| cholesterol (1) |
1 small egg contains 50 calories (1)
1 medium egg contains 60 calories (1)
1 large egg contains 70 calories (1)
1 extra-large egg contains 80 calories (1)
1 jumbo egg contains 90 calories (1)
Different methods of preparing eggs can affect their calorie counts. (1)
What does a chicken egg NOT contain?
fiber (3)
What are parts of a chicken egg?
chicken egg shell (2)
chicken egg yolk (1)
chicken egg whites (1)
What diets can a chicken egg be included on?
Keto (1)
Low-carb diet (1)
What are types of chicken eggs?
peewee eggs (2)
small eggs (2)
medium eggs (2)
jumbo eggs (2)
extra-large eggs (2)
large eggs (2)
Resources
1. https://www.dietdoctor.com/nutrition/eggs
2. https://www.saudereggs.com/blog/the-different-parts-of-an-egg/
3. http://www.dietandfitnesstoday.com/fiber-in-an-egg.php
