Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Standard Egg Weight and Energy
Average weight & energy provided by a standard poultry egg is:
- 58 g, 75 calorie
- 65 g, 75 calorie
- 50 g, 85 calorie
- 58 g, 90 calorie — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 58 g, 90 calorie
The standard chicken egg weighs 58 g and provides approximately 90 calories (kcal) of energy.
Key Nutritional Facts of a Standard 58 g Egg
- Weight: 58 g
- Energy: ~90 calories
- Water content: 74%
- Dry matter: 26% (protein 13%, fat 11%, carbohydrate 1%, ash 1%)
- Cholesterol: 230–250 mg
- Protein: ~13% (whole egg)
The egg is considered one of the most nutritionally complete foods, containing all essential amino acids, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), and most B-vitamins (except Vitamin C).
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