Are hard boiled eggs high in calories?



Hard-boiled eggs are not high in calories.

Each 100g of egg contains about 143 calories, while an egg of about 50-60g contains about 71-85 calories. The yolk is slightly higher in calories compared to the white. Boiled eggs are relatively low in calories among all cooking methods for eggs, and basically do not add any extra calories, which is a very healthy way to eat.

Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and are extremely similar to the composition of human proteins, and it is recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2016 that each person should be guaranteed an intake of 40 to 50 grams of eggs per day. It is recommended to consume 1 boiled egg per day.

It should also be noted that the choice of fresh, properly preserved eggs, if there is an odor is not recommended to eat.