What’s in an egg, anyway?

Nature’s clever little package contains all sorts of important nutrients.
By John Russo Jr./Vicus.com

VICUS.COM (4 Aug. 2000) — Eggs are an inexpensive source of important nutrients in a low-calorie package, an important consideration in a society where obesity is “epidemic,” says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Two eggs contain about the same number of calories as a can of Coke and about 70% of the cholesterol recommended by the U.S. government’s nutrition guidelines.

John Russo Jr. is senior vice president of medical communications at Vicus.com. He is a pharmacist and medical writer with more than 20 years of experience in medical education.

This article was updated 4 Aug. 2000.

References:

Kaufman M. Return of the good egg: researchers report that fears of cholesterol may be exaggerated. Washington Post. 1999 Sept 21; Page Z12

Properties and Food Uses of Duck Eggs http://metzerfarms.com/nutri.htm