Are you tired of peeling off eggshells only to find out that the eggs are bland and tasteless? We hear you. But, did you know that boiled eggs have more potassium than their fried or scrambled counterparts? Don’t believe us? Keep reading.

The Nutritional Value of Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs may not be the most exciting food on the planet (unlike pizza or tacos), but they pack quite a punch when it comes to nutritional value. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals and powerhouse proteins that keep your body humming – including potassium.

A Brief Overview Of A Boiled Egg’s Nutritional Profile

Here’s a quick rundown of what one boiled egg can do for your health:

• Calories: 78
• Protein: 6 grams
• Fat: 5 grams
• Carbs: Less than 1 gram
• Cholesterol: 200 milligrams (yikes!)
• Sodium: 62 milligrams
  That cholesterol number is high, but we won’t focus on that right now because we’re all about positive vibes here!

Potassium – Why Does It Matter?

Potassium is an essential mineral in our diet which plays many valuable roles in keeping our bodies ticking along smoothly. Potassium helps to regulate fluid balance† inside our cells‡ which controls nerve impulses§ and muscle contractions|| throughout our body.^ Our heart relies heavily on this mineral# as well; without enough potassium¥ the muscular organ can become sluggish≈ in its function.%

So how much of this miracle nutrient does exactly one boiled egg contain? Let’s take a look at some numbers!

How Much Potassium Is In One Boiled Egg?

One small hard-boiled chicken egg contains approximately:^~

Comparing Boiled Eggs To Other Potassium-Rich Foods

Now, we know what you’re thinking: “Is one boiled egg enough to meet my daily potassium needs?” The short answer is no – well, it depends on your individual requirements for the day.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends a daily intake of 4,700mg potassium+. That’s equal to around 75 yellow bananas‡ and definitely more than one boiled egg. But let’s not forget that eggs aren’t the only§ source of potassium in our diets!

Take a look at some other common foods with high amounts of potassium:

• One baked sweet potato contains approximately 542mg of this mineral.
• Half an avocado▲ has roughly 487mg.
• A medium-sized banana¥¥ can offer up to 422 mg.
• A cup full of plain non-fat yogurt≈≈ can give you around 380mg.

So as much as we love boiled eggs here at [Insert Name Of Website Here], they should be viewed as part of a healthy diet that incorporates plenty✚︎of other nutritious options too.

Conclusion

In conclusion: boiled eggs are more than just yolks and whites! They contain many vital nutrients including modest doses††of everyone’s favourite life-extending nutrient, POTASSIUM!!! While eggs alone won’t provide all your dietary requirements for the day gobbled down first thing in the morning after waking up will surely get you on track to making good food choices throughout the rest+++++of your day!

Remember folks; ‘an egg-y breakfast helps get rid off stress!’

So go boil them already!

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Okay yeah okay sure everything’s essential ya nerds.
†What’s up, fluid?
‡And – you know – OUR WHOLE BODY!!!!
§Don’t forget the nervous system!
||It’s like one of those wooden toys with the strings holding it together! Our body is that toy and potassium is those strings. WHACKY FUN!
^Pretty badass amirite?

¥Aka heart rate issues.
≈One word: atrial fibrillation!!
%Sorry we’re trying to be positive here, moving on from sluggish hearts now…
+But remember folks, aim for 75 bananas a day!
‡‡Unless you eat four dozen eggs everyday then maybe……nah still no
Please do not quote us on this; we have no scientific backings
Like we even need science to establish being stress-free after eating an egg breakfast come ooooon!!!
▲Just in case anyone was wondering why millennials are always broke, avocado prices are skyrocketing these days ($3 for HALF AN AVOCADO? Oh hyphens will be used.)
¥¥Bruised nana da BOMB diggity y’all!!! but if yours happen to be perfectly ripe/super fresh/large af there might bE a slightly higher amount of potassium WHO KNOWS??? The important thing is NANA yum amIrite or AMIRITE?!?!” (it’s the latter FYI)
≈≈Wowzers somebody loves calcium too!!!✚︎Silence for emphasis++Don’t take our word as gospel!!