Nutritional Information about Eggs
According to the caloric ratio pyramid, a hardboiled egg has 3% carbohydrates, 35% proteins and 62% fats. The %DV column (percentage of daily value) in the table below indicates the contribution a single large hardboiled egg can make to a standard daily diet 2000 calories per day (your nutritional requirement may be higher or lower depending on your unique calorie needs). The values given here pertain to the amount of nutrition that is required per day per individual and not the whole percentage of nutrients present in 1 large hard boiled egg.
| Nutrient Name | %DV | Nutrient Name | %DV |
| Calories | 4% | Proteins | 13% |
| Fat | 8% | Cholesterol | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 5% | Vitamin D | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2% | Thiamin | 2% |
| Riboflavin | 14% | Folate | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 4% | Vitamin B12 | 11% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 7% | Manganese | 1% |
| Calcium | 3% | Iron | 5% |
| Magnesium | 2% | Phosphorus | 10% |
| Potassium | 2% | Sodium | 3% |
| Zinc | 4% | Copper | 3% |
| Selenium | 23% | Fiber | 0% |
The Versatile Egg
Facials
For a little pampering, just use an egg. For dry skin that needs moisturizing, separate the egg and beat the yolk. Oily skin takes the egg white, to which a bit of lemon or honey can be added. For normal skin, use the entire egg. Apply the beaten egg, relax and wait 30 minutes, then rinse. You'll love the results!
Restore Damaged Hair
Excessive exposure in the sun, pollution and chlorine from the swimming pool can wreak havoc on your hair. To revive dry and damaged hair, combine 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 cup of water. Apply to damp hair from roots to tips and let sit for 5 minutes and then rinse with cool water. The yolk is rich in fatty acids and when applied to dry hair will make it shiny for up to a week. This concoction will also fortify your hair with healing vitamin A, E and D to combat future damage.
Glue
Egg whites can be used as a glue substitute when gluing paper or light cardboard together.
Compost
Eggshells are a great addition to your compost because they are rich in calcium - a nutrient that helps plants. Crushing them before you put them in your compost heap will help them break down faster.
Snails
Add crushed egg shells to garden soil. Snails and slugs have a soft underbelly which makes it difficult for them to travel over crushed eggshells.
Watering Plants
After boiling eggs, don't pour the water down the drain. Instead, let it cool; then water plants with the nutrient-filled water.
Start Seeds
Plant seeds in eggshells. Place the eggshell halves in the carton, fill each with soil, and press seeds inside. The seeds will draw extra nutrients from the eggshells. Once the seedlings are about 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) tall, they are ready to be transplanted into your garden. Remove them from the shell before you put them in the ground. Then crush the eggshells and put them in your compost or crush into the soil.
