The chemical composition of the egg (not counting the shell) is very rich : on average, it contains 73.6% water, 13% protein, 12% fat, 0.60% carbohydrates, about 1% minerals (calcium, phosphours and others). The most valuable part of the egg is the yolk, which includes, in addition to proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamis A,B,D,E and others. Also, the egg takes the first place among all the other food products on the content of lecithin, which is necessary for the nutrition of nerve and brain tissue. The egg belongs to dietary food : its yolk is digested very well in any condition (cheese, hard-boiled, soft-boiled "in a bag"), the protein is better to cook, from heat treatment of its digestibility by the body increases.
Suitable for : Paleo diet, Keto (especially full of fats yolks), Vegetarian, Pescetarian and of course Balanced diet.