Chicken eggs - used for food on the whole planet. Dietists want to know how many calories are in a hard boiled egg.

Chemical composition and nutritional value

The weight of one egg is 45-50 g.

It contains:

  • water - 75%;
  • carbohydrates - 0.5%;
  • fats - 11.5%;
  • proteins - 12%;
  • minerals - 1%.

Yolk contains 32% and protein - 56%, it contains conalbumin and ovalbumin. These substances help to absorb eggs almost completely. There are also vitamins of group B.

Yolk is the most valuable. It revealed the presence of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and minerals. Carotene gives it yellow, it becomes vitamin A in the body. There is biotin, vitamins E, K, D, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid.

Chicken eggs contain unsaturated omega fatty acids - linoleic, arachidonic, oleic. Strengthen the immune system, they fight inflammation, have antioxidant properties.

Calorie content and BJU hard boiled eggs

Nutritionists suggest using them for breakfast. One gives a person energy for several hours thanks to the protein contained in him. How many kcal hard-boiled eggs are in the boiled egg depends on the cooking method. The longer it cooks, the lower its nutritional value.

To cook hard-boiled - boil for 10 minutes.

The calorific value of a hard-boiled chicken egg is 50-80 kcal.

Protein and yolk differ in their calorie content. In 100 g of protein - 17 kcal, and the fat content is almost zero. But there are useful substances in large quantities. 100 g of yolk contain about 50 kcal.

The product is rich in:

  • proteins;
  • fats;
  • carbohydrates;
  • vitamins;
  • iron;
  • manganese;
  • zinc;
  • calcium

Daily intake

In order not to harm the body, you can eat no more than 4 pieces per day. When losing weight, the norm should be reduced by 2 times. With diabetes, you can eat only 1 pc. in Week.

Nutritionists recommend using soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs.

Overeating eggs can be harmful, cause an allergic reaction.

The benefits and harms of a weight loss product

Indisputably, boiled eggs are useful in losing weight:

  • saturate the body with vitamins, micro and macro elements;
  • when consumed for breakfast, increase vitality.

They have serious contraindications:

  • protein intolerance;
  • allergy to the yolk;
  • high cholesterol;
  • a stroke or myocardial infarction;
  • diabetes.

Attention! For obesity, use the yolks carefully. Possible constipation.

Useful qualities of eggs:

  • have a positive effect on the optic nerve, helping to prevent the development of cataracts;
  • improve the function of blood formation in the body;
  • lecithin strengthens memory and improves brain activity;
  • increase the protective ability of the body;
  • strengthen teeth and bones;
  • contribute to weight loss;
  • Vitamin E helps maintain beauty and youth.

The greatest danger is salmonellosis, which can be infected if the chicken eggs are not prepared properly or if they are used raw.

Quails do not suffer from salmonellosis, so their eggs are safe in their raw form. In addition, the energy value of quail eggs is much higher than that of chicken, and is 168 kilocalories per 100 g. The content of iron, potassium and phosphorus is several times higher. Do not cause allergies.

How to choose and store eggs

The quality of cooked food depends on the right choice. First you need to carefully examine the shell. It should be whole, clean, matte. Eggs from the poultry farm are marked with the product category and production date.

When shaking, there should be no extraneous sounds. Dry - float when cooking.

Protein in a freshly delivered product is absolutely transparent, without impurities. They are poorly cleaned, the shell is removed with protein.

Raw eggs are stored for about 2 weeks at room temperature and about 3 in a refrigerator.

This should be done correctly, taking into account the recommendations:

  • use the refrigerator compartment specially designed for this;
  • washed eggs are poorly stored, quickly deteriorate;
  • stack in the cells with the sharp end down.

Hard-boiled eggs can be stored in a room (20 0С) for no more than 3 days, in the refrigerator - 14 days at t = + 2 ... + 4 0С.

Shelled eggs can only be stored for 12 hours.

The soft-boiled poultry product is stored for 2 days in the refrigerator, at room temperature it will deteriorate in a day.

By Easter, many eggs are always painted. How to make sure that they do not disappear, especially since Easter eggs look like a work of art.

To extend the shelf life you need:

  • hard boil;
  • apply a drawing;
  • grease the top with vegetable oil.

Inshell pores will close - shelf life will last.

With proper storage and use, hard-boiled eggs are safe and very healthy. Their energy value does not decrease during cooking. Do not overeat, and everything will be fine.