Easter Egg Nutrition

Whether you are a traditionalist who likes to hunt for hard-boiled eggs on Easter or a chocolate lover who cannot wait to unwrap the foil from your favorite chocolate eggs, the Easter season has lots of rich, decadent eggs to offer those celebrating the end of the Lenten fasting season.

Hard-Boiled Easter Eggs

For hundreds of years, hard-boiled eggs have provided a blank canvas on which Easter egg artists of all ages can showcase their creativity. Whether you paint it by hand or dip it in dye, all hard-boiled eggs contain approximately 70 calories and 5 g of fat. Hard-boiled eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, with 7 g per egg. Eggs also contribute 8 percent of the vitamin A, 4 percent of the iron and 2 percent of the calcium needed each day.

Milk Chocolate Easter Eggs

Wrapped in shiny foil, milk chocolate Easter eggs brighten up any Easter basket. One serving consists of approximately seven eggs, and each serving contains 210 calories and 12 grams of fat. Milk chocolate Easter eggs also provide 40 mg of sodium and 23 g of carbohydrates with almost all of them coming directly from processed sugars. Chocolate eggs are traditionally sold in large bags, so care must be taken to avoid over-indulging. However, if you are watching your caloric intake, eating just two or three eggs will reduce the overall caloric impact of the treat.

Cream-Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs

Cream-filled, chocolate-covered Easter eggs could perhaps be the richest, most decadent of Easter candy offerings. Just one 34 g egg contains 150 calories and 6 g of fat. Each egg provides 24 g of carbohydrates, with 20 g coming directly from sugar. Each cream-filled egg also contributes 5 mg of cholesterol, 15 mg of sodium and 2 percent of calcium to the daily diet. The richness of these treats ensures you enjoy these Easter eggs in moderation.

Malt Chocolate Easter Eggs

If you like a little crunch in your chocolate eggs, malt chocolate eggs are for you. These egg-shaped chocolate malt balls are dipped in brightly colored pastels, perfectly decorated for the Easter season. A serving of five eggs contains 190 calories, 6 g of fat, 5 mg of cholesterol and 40 mg of sodium. Each serving also contains 33 g of total carbohydrates, with 29 g derived directly from sugars. Similar to chocolate Easter eggs, malt chocolate eggs are traditionally sold in large bags. Portion control is essential to prevent a treat from becoming a diet buster.

Marshmallow Eggs

If you prefer a chocolate-free delight, candy coated marshmallow eggs fit the bill. Three candy-coated marshmallow eggs make up one serving, which contains 140 calories and is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free. However, each serving does contain 37 g of total carbohydrates with 34 g of sugar.