Did you know? One egg omelette contains less than 100 calories!

The calorie count of eggs, available here, largely depends on its size and the method of which it is being cooked.

Eggs are an excellent source of protein and contain very little fat. However, the calorie count of an egg may depend primarily on its size and the method of which it is being cooked. Take a look at the common egg items and the number of calories they contain.

• Boiled egg: 2 pieces = 166.8 cal
• Fried egg: 2 pieces = 159 cal
• Scrambled egg: 1 piece = 115.7 cal
• Egg bhurji: 1 bowl = 223.7 cal
• Egg curry: 1 bowl = 119.7 cal
• Half-fried egg: 1 piece = 120.2 cal
• Poached egg: 2 pieces = 88.2 cal
• Egg omelette: 1 piece = 98.3 cal
• Spinach omelette: 1 piece = 168.6 cal

These calories are calculated using HealthifyMe Calorie Counter, the world s first Indian nutrition tracker.

It s not just the taste of the egg, there are several health benefits associated with it. Apart from protein, egg is loaded with nutrients like vitamins, zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus, leutin and cholesterol. Due to the presence of antioxidants, eggs can keep heart diseases and cancer at bay. It does not contain any carbohydrate and the protein in it is required to build muscles and repair tissues. The calcium in eggs helps keep teeth and bones strong.

You can eat eggs in many ways, but boiling is the simplest way to make it healthy. It is a good option to use olive oil while cooking eggs, as using butter or any other saturated fats may minimise its health benefits.Here is a healthy masala egg scramble recipe. If you are on a weight loss diet, avoid having omelettes or scrambled eggs, as the extra butter or cooking oil needed in preparation may sabotage your weight loss plan. Also read 5 food items that will help you lose weight

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