Hard-boiled Egg Calories

"Love and eggs are best when they are fresh." - Russian Proverb

The fanatic foodie that I am, eggs are something which rank highly on my list of favorite foods (not to mention chicken, crabs, lobsters, prawns, tiramisu and chocolate mousse!).

Hmm...I think I better control myself before I get carried away and start blah blahing about all my latest gastronomic adventures! Since this article is meant to present you with factual information on hard-boiled eggs calories and hard-boiled eggs nutrition only, let me keep my food fantasies at bay and proceed to the actual subject.

Hard-boiled Egg Nutrition Facts

So how many calories are there in a hard-boiled egg? What is the nutritional value of a hard-boiled egg? How does eating a whole egg affect one's cholesterol levels? Well, the subsequent sections of this article should answer all these questions.

First, the nutritional content. Contrary to what many people believe, eggs contain a lot more than just proteins and fat. Here is a list of all the nutrients that an egg contains:

• Proteins (in a generous amount and in its purest form)
• Plenty of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E and K)
• Fats (saturated and unsaturated)
• Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper and phosphorus.

For those of who are interested in numerical stats, here is a chart which depicts the nutritional contents of one large egg (whole and hard-boiled).

Nutrient	Quantity
Protein	6.2 g
Carbohydrates	1 g
Cholesterol	212 mg
Fat	5 g
Unsaturated Fat	2.5 g
Vitamin A	290 IU
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg
Calcium	25 mg
Sodium	60 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Potassium	63 mg
Selenium	15.5 mcg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	85 mg
Iron	0.6 mg

That should give you a better idea of what exactly a whole egg contains, and in what amounts. Now for those of you who are eagerly awaiting the numerical stats pertaining to calories in a hard-boiled egg, the wait is over. Here they are.

Calorie Content in a Hard-boiled Egg

Total Calories	76 (approximately)
Calories from Fat	47 (approximately)
Calories from Protein	27 (approximately)
Calories from Carbohydrates	2 (approximately)

For those of you who aren't exactly the best when it comes to paying attention to detail, let me reiterate. 76 calories is what a whole hard-boiled egg contains. An egg white (that is, the egg minus the yolk) contains a significantly less number of calories as compared to a whole egg. The following table should give you a better idea of what I am referring to. (Please note: all the following numbers are for a single large egg).

Type	Calories
Whole hard-boiled Egg	76
Egg Yolk	60 (approximately)
Egg White	17
Poached Egg	76
Scrambled Egg	100
Fried Egg	92 (approximately)

This was a short overview on hard-boiled eggs calories and hard-boiled eggs nutrition facts. Remember, eggs (when eaten in moderation or by skipping the yolk) are an excellent food in terms of all-round nutrition. As I sign off, I leave you with another famous 'eggy' quote.

"Although I cannot lay an egg, I am a very good judge of omelets" - George Bernard Shaw