duck embryos do contain more calcium than
the eggs that they developed from.
The Composition of a U.S. Large Egg
A shelled U.S. Large egg weighs 2 ounces,
or 55 grams. In the following table, all
weights are given in grams (g) or
thousandths of a gram (mg). Fat accounts
for about 60% of the calories in an egg,
saturated fat around 20%.Whole EggEgg WhiteEgg Yolk
Weight55 g38 g17 g
Protein6.6 g3.9 g2.7 g
Carbohydrate0.6 g0.3 g0.3 g
Fat6 g 0 6 g
Monounsaturated2.5 g 0 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated0.7 g 0 0.7 g
Saturated2 g 0 2 g
Cholesterol213 mg 0 213 mg