Egg CaloriesThe number of egg calories depends on the size of the egg and how it is cooked. You will find that egg yolk has approximately 3.5 times more calories than egg white; frying and scrambling add 20 extra calories to egg due to oil or milk content, as compared to boiling or poaching. Calories in a standard sized egg: ▪ Egg yolk 60 kcal ▪ Egg white 18 kcal ▪ Scrambled egg 100 kcal ▪ Fried egg 98 kcal ▪ Boiled egg 75 kcal ▪ Poached egg 75 kcal Egg White and Egg Yolk:Egg white has no cholesterol, and can be quite useful in weight loss, as it is low in sugar and calories and high in good quality protein with up to 40 different amino acids, protein is known to help you keep full longer.Egg yolk, on the other hand, is high in saturated fats and even higher in cholesterol content. So it is not recommended if you are trying to lose weight. However, egg yolk has many more health benefits than egg white. It is full of nutrients, vitamins and essential fatty acids: protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin, selenium, folate, carotenoids, vitamins B12, D, E and K. Egg Nutrition Facts:• Vitamin D is naturally found in only a few foods, and egg yolk is one of them. • Eggs contain the best quality of protein with the perfect composition and it includes all the essential amino acids. • Lutein, zeaxanthin and carotenoid help in preventing eye disease and macular degeneration. 
• By preventing blood cloths, eggs can help decrease the risk of heart complications or stroke, but it should be eaten in moderation. • Egg, on average, includes 10% fat and only 3% is in the form of saturated fats. • Selenium and vitamin E in eggs may help protect cells from oxidation and cancers. • Zinc in eggs, especially in egg yolk help maintain a stronger immune system. • Choline helps regulate the cardiovascular system, nervous system and brain. One egg yolk contains approximately 300 micrograms of choline. Choline deficiency may also lead to the deficiency of folic acid. • Minerals, vitamins and particularly high sulphur content in eggs promote healthy nails and hair. • Calcium is essential in strengthening bones and teeth and vitamin D helps raise calcium absorption. • Egg has a glycemic index value of zero and has no effect on blood glucose levels.
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