eggs calories

Calories in Eggs

Eggs are popular in the UK whether they are a stand alone meal or part of a recipe. What do they give us nutritionally and what are the calorie implications?

What Do we Mean By Eggs?

As part of the protein food group, eggs usually come from hens but refer to any round reproductive product of a bird.

Variety of Uses

From boiling, frying, poaching and scrambling, you can cook eggs in a huge variety of ways. They're also one of the most common ingredients in baking as they help stick other substances together.

Calories

An average sized egg contains 84 calories. These can be high in cholesterol so make sure your intake is no more than 3 times per week.

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