Collagen is a type of protein. Fibrous in nature, it connects and supports other bodily tissues, such as skin, bone, tendons, muscles, and cartilage. It also supports the internal organs and is even present in teeth.
A hard-boiled egg has 78 calories; an omelet has 94 calories Weight watchers can have at least 1 egg a day Diabetics can have just egg whites or 2 whole eggs a week
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Even though eggs are healthy, you should be mindful of the fat and calorie count of any food that you eat when you're trying to reach or maintain a healthy weight. According to the USDA, there are 5 grams of fat and 78 calories in a hard-boiled egg. Eggs are a low-carb food providing less than one gram of carbohydrate. Most of the fat in a hard boiled egg is contained in the yolk. The yolk provides about 55 calories worth of combined fat and protein. Egg whites, on the other hand, are packed with fat-free nutrition. You'll consume 4-5 grams of protein, just 17 calories and virtually no fat in a single large egg white.