The first 1000 days
Feeding the first 1000 days
How egg nutrients help build a baby's brain in pregnancy and early years
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147mg
choline per one large egg
Choline for a growing brain
One large egg gives about 147 mg of choline, a nutrient the body uses to build cell membranes and support normal brain development.
24mcg
folate per one large egg
Folate for early growth
One large egg has about 24 mcg of folate, a B vitamin the body uses for normal cell division and tissue growth in early life.
Source: USDA FoodData Central
0.4mcg
vitamin B12 per one large egg
B12 for nervous system growth
One large egg provides about 0.4 mcg of vitamin B12, used by the body to form red blood cells and maintain the nervous system.
15mcg
selenium per one large egg
Selenium for thyroid function
One large egg contains about 15 mcg of selenium, a mineral the body uses to support normal thyroid function important for early growth.
Source: USDA FoodData Central
1.0mcg
vitamin D per one large egg
Vitamin D for bone growth
One large egg provides about 1.0 mcg of vitamin D, a nutrient the body uses to help absorb calcium and support normal bone growth.
Source: USDA FoodData Central
A good egg on the breakfast table is a small, steady way to support your child's growth, one ordinary morning at a time.
References
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov
- USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov
- USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA FoodData Central fdc.nal.usda.gov
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Order eggsThis 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.