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The United States Department of Agriculture sizing is based by weight per dozen. [4] The most common U.S. size of chicken egg is 'Large' and is the egg size commonly referred to for recipes. The following egg masses including shell have been calculated on the basis of the USDA sizing per dozen:
Ostrich eggs are the largest of all eggs, [4] though they are actually the smallest eggs relative to the size of the adult bird — on average they are 15 cm (5.9 in) long, 13 cm (5.1 in) wide, and weigh 1.4 kilograms (3.1 lb), over 20 times the weight of a chicken's egg and only 1 to 4% the size of the female. [5]
Eggs of any quality grade may differ in weight (size). U.S. Grade AA Eggs have whites that are thick and firm; have yolks that are high, round, and practically free from defects; and have clean, unbroken shells. Grade AA and Grade A eggs are best for frying and poaching, where appearance is important. U.S. Grade A
If you want to lose weight faster, fill up on filling, low-calorie foods packed with protein and fiber. ... Eggs. A large egg packs six grams of hunger-satisfying protein for just about 70 ...
Eggs pack a lot of nutrients into a tiny package. Each large egg contains six grams of complete protein. Compared to meat and fish, they're one of the most economical protein sources.
In one whole large egg, you'll get: 72 calories. 6.2 grams protein. 5 grams fat, including about 1.6 grams saturated fat. 0 grams sugar. 0 grams carbohydrates.
Egg white makes up around two-thirds of a chicken egg by weight. Water constitutes about 90% of this, with protein, trace minerals, fatty material, vitamins, and glucose contributing the remainder. [3] A raw U.S. large egg contains around 33 grams of egg white with 3.6 grams of protein, 0.24 grams of carbohydrate and 55 milligrams of sodium.
A large male ostrich can reach a height of 2.8 m (9.2 ft) and weigh over 156 kg (344 lb). [47] A mass of 200 kg (440 lb) has been cited for the ostrich but no wild ostriches of this weight have been verified. [2] Eggs laid by the ostrich are the largest in the world, weighing 1.4 kg (3.1 lb).