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eggs have a high nutrient density because they provide significant amounts of vitamins and minerals yet contain only 71 calories.
They are an excellent source of high quality protein (i.e. they contain all the essential amino acids) as well as many B vitamins.
The nutritional value of an egg is divided between the egg white and the egg yolk.
1. The egg white is mostly protein.
2. The egg yolk is rich in fat and asource of vitamins and minerals