Small on the Outside, Big on the Inside
Source of Protein
For muscle growth and maintenance
Eggs provide high-quality protein and contain all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
Unsaturated Fats
Omega-3 and Omega-6
Most of the fatty acids in eggs are unsaturated. Eggs also contain fatty acids from the Omega-3 and Omega-6 families. These include linoleic acid (Omega-6), an essential fatty acid that our bodies need to obtain through our diet. Eggs also provide small amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA.
Source of Choline
A Nutrient Found in Egg Yolks
Eggs provide choline, a nutrient that plays important roles in our bodies.
Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism and the maintenance of normal liver function.
Vitamins and Minerals
Packed with Nutrients in Every Egg
Eggs provide vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, zinc and selenium, as well as vitamins A, D, E, B2 and B12, among others. Each plays a different role in our bodies and contributes to the rich nutritional value of eggs.
Yolk + Egg White
yolk
Contains a large proportion of the egg’s vitamins, minerals, fats and nutrients such as choline.
egg white
Particularly rich in high-quality protein.
Together, they make eggs a highly nutritious food.
Eggs can be part of a healthy, varied and balanced diet.
