eggs in pregnancy and infancy

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Five nutrients that matter most in pregnancy and early childhood

147mg

choline per one large egg

Choline for the growing brain

Choline is found mainly in egg yolks. The body uses it to build cell membranes and produce neurotransmitters that support memory formation and normal brain function throughout development.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

24mcg

folate per one large egg

Folate and cell building

One large egg contains about 24 mcg of folate. The body uses folate to create and repair DNA and support rapid cell division, which is especially active in early fetal development.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

1.0mcg

vitamin D per one large egg

Vitamin D in every yolk

Egg yolks naturally contain about 1.0 mcg of vitamin D. The body uses it to absorb calcium and phosphorus, supporting bone growth and immune function from pregnancy through childhood.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

26mcg

iodine per one large egg

Iodine for thyroid support

One large egg provides about 26 mcg of iodine. The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce hormones that regulate metabolism and support neurological development in the growing fetus.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

29mg

DHA per one large egg

DHA in the yolk

One large egg contains about 29 mg of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid. The body uses DHA to build brain tissue and support visual development, with demand highest in the third trimester.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

Every breakfast egg on a Multan table is a small act of care that begins before the child is born.

References

USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov
USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov

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This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Values are for one large egg of about 50 g and vary a little by egg size. If you have a medical condition, speak to your doctor.