Despite all the benefits of eating eggs, many people refrain from eating them due to the assumption that they are too high in cholesterol to fit into a healthy diet. This was especially true in the 1940s, when health professionals advised the public to limit their cholesterol intake to lower their risk of heart disease. Specifically, they warned the public not to consume more than one egg a day.

But in 2000, the American Heart Association officially deemed eggs safe — and actually very healthy — to eat. With zero grams of carbs and sugars and six grams of protein in the average egg, you can get a hearty, energy-boosting breakfast without the unnecessary ingredients or worries.

On top of this, eggs are incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals. Based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day, they contain the following percentages of your daily vitamin and mineral requirements:

Biotin: 35 percent

Choline: 25 percent

Selenium: 25 percent

Pantothenic Acid: 20 percent

Iodine: 20 percent

Molybdenum: 20 percent

Vitamin B12: 15 percent

Riboflavin: 15 percent

Zinc: 10 percent

Vitamin D: 6 percent

Iron: 6 percent

Potassium: 2 percent

Calcium: 2 percent

Some other egg nutrition facts include the following:

Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a complete protein. This makes them a great option for anyone who is vegetarian or follows some other diet that makes it difficult to get enough protein.

Color has no effect on egg nutritional benefits, so brown and white eggs have the same health advantages. At the end of the shell-making process, brown eggs just receive an additional pigment.

To support the growth and development of their babies, pregnant women must consume more of certain vitamins and minerals, such as Choline, Omega-3s and folic acid. An average egg contains about 250 milligrams of Choline, 160 milligrams of Omega-3s and .25 milligrams of Folate.

With the amount of proteins, nutrients and vitamins in a classic egg-based breakfast — such as two eggs, some fruit and a slice of whole wheat toast — you will feel full for several hours after your morning meal. Eating eggs for breakfast is an efficient way to fight off those pre-lunchtime munchies.