Dairy & eggs

Egg, whole, raw, fresh

FDC 171287large (50 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 62 · +27 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Egg, whole, raw, fresh is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 5 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (25% DV), a good source of vitamin a (18% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 143 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 36%Carb 0.7 g · 2%Fat 9.5 g · 62%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories143 kcal7%
Total fat9.5 g12%
Saturated fat3.1 g16%
Cholesterol372 mg124%
Sodium142 mg6%
Carbohydrate0.72 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.37 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium138 mg3%
Calcium56 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A160 µg18%
Vitamin E1.1 mg7%

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FDC 171287

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein25% DV
Vitamin A18% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density62 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g142 vs 162 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vitamin ADensity 65 vs 62Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids and vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 70 vs 62Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfatDensity 70 vs 62

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