Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. A large, 50 gram egg has 77 calories with 48 of those calories from fat, according to Nutrition Data. Additionally, the website Calorie Count states that eggs are high in saturated fat and very high in cholesterol.
Fat
One large egg contains 5 grams of fat or 8 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) with 2 grams (8 percent RDA) of the total fat being saturated fat.
Cholesterol
Eggs are high in cholesterol with one large egg containing 212 mg (71 percent RDA).
Sodium
One large egg contains 62 mg (3 percent RDA), making it low in sodium.
Carbohydrates
One large egg contains 1 gram of sugar, making it low in carbohydrates.
Protein
Eggs are high in protein with one large egg containing 6 grams.
Vitamins and Minerals
One large egg contains 293 IU Vitamin A, 22 mcg folate, 0.6 mg Vitamin B12, 0.3 mg riboflavin and 0.5 mg of Vitamin E. A large egg also contains 25 mg calcium, 0.6 mg iron, 5 mg magnesium, 86 mg phosphorus, 63 mg potassium, 62 mg sodium, 0.5 mg zinc, 15.4 mcg selenium and 2.4 mcg fluoride.
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