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Eggs: Colorful Varieties, Consistent Nutrition Benefits Revealed

7/24/2025

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Eggs come in a rainbow of colors, all determined by the hen's breed, but their nutritional value remains consistent. A large egg packs 74 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 207 milligrams of cholesterol. Packed with choline, eggs play a crucial role in fetal development, while new studies suggest dietary cholesterol is less of a worry compared to saturated and trans fats.

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Eggs come in a rainbow of colors, all determined by the hen's breed, but their nutritional value remains consistent. A large egg packs 74 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 207 milligrams of cholesterol. Packed with choline, eggs play a crucial role in fetal development, while new studies suggest dietary cholesterol is less of a worry compared to saturated and trans fats.