Egg yolks:
Calories: About 55 per egg yolk
Protein: About 2.7g
Fat: 4.5g (1.6g of which is saturated fat)
Cholesterol: 186mg
Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and B12, as well as iron and choline
Vitamin D
Benefits: Vitamin D is crucial for bone and immune system health. It helps the body absorb calcium and plays a role in mood regulation.
Amounts in an egg: One average egg provides about 10% of the RDA of vitamin D.
Overconsumption: Too much vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, causing health problems like fatigue, bone pain, and kidney problems.
Vitamin B12
Benefits: Essential for the production of DNA and red blood cells, B12 also plays a role in nervous system function.
Amounts in an egg: One egg provides about 9% of the RDI for vitamin B12.
Overconsumption: It is rare to have too much vitamin B12 because the body excretes
the excess, but it can sometimes lead to allergic reactions or complications in people with certain diseases.
Vitamin A
Benefits: Important for vision, the immune system, and reproduction. It
also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs function
properly.
Amounts in an egg: One egg contains about 5% of the RDI for vitamin A.
Overconsumption: Excess vitamin A can lead to toxic symptoms
such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, and in extreme cases, can cause liver damage.
Iron
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