How many of you are aware that egg contains fat in the correct proportion? Egg is the super food rich in protein and essential amino acids. When consumed in limited amounts egg is good for health. Learn more about antioxidant values of egg in different egg preparations.
The chart below displays the list of eggs along with their antioxidant content measured in ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value.
Greater the ORAC value, higher the health benefits. Antioxidant Food Chart compares the antioxidant levels in a comprehensive range of foods available worldwide.
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| Food Item | ORAC Value
(µmol Trolox Equivalent/100 g) |
Rank |
| Egg, whites | 0 to 10 |
2 |
| Egg, whole, hard cooked | 40 |
3 |
| Egg, yolk | 20 to 160 |
1 |
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- Sort by ORAC Values
- Sort by Alphabets
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| Food Item | ORAC Value
(µmol Trolox Equivalent/100 g) |
Rank |
| Egg, yolk | 20 to 160 |
1 |
| Egg, whites | 0 to 10 |
2 |
| Egg, whole, hard cooked | 40 |
3 |
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