Hard-boiled Eggs Nutrition Information

Although they are high in cholesterol, hard-boiled eggs are rich in protein, B vitamins and lutein. Values below are for two hard-boiled eggs, including the white and yolk. Many of the nutrients, including lutein, are contained in the yolk--eating just the white would change all values. Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) percentages are for adults under age 50.

Calories and Carbohydrates

Two hard-boiled eggs contain 156 calories. Very few of these calories come from the 1.1 g of carbohydrates. Eggs contain very little sugar (1.1 g) and no fiber.

Protein

Two eggs contain 12.6 g of protein. The DRI for protein is 46 g for women and 56 g for men. The protein in eggs provides 18 different amino acids. Eggs are particularly high in the essential amino acids threonine and lysine, with two eggs providing nearly 10 percent of the recommended daily amount. Threonine assists with regulation of hormones and cells important for the immune system. Lysine is useful for fighting cold sores and herpes. Two eggs contain more than 5 percent of the essential amino acids tryptophan, isoleucine, leucine and valine.

Fat

Two eggs contain 10.6 g of fat. This fat is comprised of 3.3 g of saturated fat, 4.1 g of monounsaturated fat and 1.4 g of polyunsaturated fat. Two eggs also contain 424 mg of cholesterol, which is more than 100 percent of the recommended daily maximum of 300 mg.

Minerals

Hard-boiled eggs provide numerous minerals essential to a healthy diet. Two eggs supply 56 percent of the DRI for selenium, which helps fight oxidative stress and regulates the thyroid hormone. Two eggs provide 24 percent of the DRI for phosphorus. Phosphorus helps the body maintain the proper pH and assists with energy storage. Two eggs also provide 14 percent of the DRI for zinc, as well as smaller amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and sodium.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

While they provide no vitamin C, eggs do provide large amounts of some B vitamins. Two eggs supply 46 percent of the DRI for both riboflavin and vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 can help prevent some types of anemia. Two eggs also provide more than 40 percent of the DRI of choline, 28 percent of pantothenic acid and 12 percent of folate.

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Two eggs supply 22 percent of the DRI for vitamin A, which is necessary for normal vision and healthy immune function. Two eggs provide 6 percent of vitamin E and trace amounts of vitamins D and K.