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).

Hard Boiled Egg Nutrition Chart

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 hard boiled egg calories, the wait is over. Here they are.

Calorie Content of One Whole Hard Boiled Egg

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

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 (approx)
Egg White	17
Poached Egg	76
Scrambled Egg	100
Fried Egg	92 (approx)

This was a short overview on hard boiled eggs calories and hard boiled eggs nutrition facts. For your benefit, here is some information on soft boiled egg calories. 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