One reason many people don't "go vegetarian" is because they are afraid of becoming malnourished. While this is a valid concern for some people, others might want to take a look at the amazing nutritional content of organic, free range eggs. These eggs are absolutely loaded with many of the essential vitamins nutrients that vegans often lack.
Omega 3 DHA - 60-68 mg per egg Link
- The European version of the FDA recommends people not to exceed 250 mg of DHA per day Link
Vitamin B12 - 1.3 micrograms per free range egg (Link) 0.6 micrograms per factory egg (Link)
- the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin B12 is 2.4 mg per day Link
Vitamin D - Up to 60 IU for free range, organic eggs Link
- the RDA for vitamin D is 200 mg for young adults Link
Choline - Eggs are among the most choline rich foods, with 116 mg of choline per egg yolk (Link)
- the RDA for choline is between 100-500 mg per day, depending on age (Link)
Vitamin K2 - About 5 mg per egg yolk (Link)
- the RDA of vitamin K is 10mg per day (Link)
Iron - Almost 2 mg per free range egg yolk (Link)
- the RDA of iron is between 8 mg per day for most people. However, pre-menopausal women should take up to 18 mg per day (Link)
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