Besides chicken eggs, common types include duck eggs, goose eggs, salted duck eggs, pigeon eggs, quail eggs, and more. Their nutritional values are largely similar, but there are some subtle differences:
1. Duck eggs have the highest content of methionine and threonine.
2. Salted duck eggs contain twice the calcium of chicken eggs, equivalent to the calcium content in pigeon eggs.
3. Goose eggs have the highest fat content, and consequently, the highest cholesterol and calories. They also contain the richest sources of iron and phosphorus.
4. Although pigeon eggs have slightly lower protein and fat content than chicken eggs, their levels of calcium and iron are both higher.
5. The protein and fat content of quail eggs is comparable to that of chicken eggs, however, their riboflavin (VB2) content is 2.5 times that of chicken eggs. On the other hand, chicken yolks have the highest carotene content among all egg yolks.
The Medicinal Properties of Chicken Eggs
The therapeutic effect of egg white is mainly to moisten the lungs and soothe the throat, clear heat and detoxify. It is used to treat sore throat, red eyes, diarrhea, malaria, and burns. Egg yolk taken with an appropriate amount of breast milk has the effect of treating convulsions.
1. Egg yolk oil can be used to treat indigestion in children.
2. Egg yolk oil can be applied externally to treat infantile eczema.
3. Method for making egg yolk oil: Boil the eggs, remove the whites, and pan-fry the yolks in a small pot to extract the oil.
Which Children Should Not Eat Too Many Eggs
1. Children with impaired kidney function should not eat too many eggs, as it can lead to the accumulation of urea nitrogen, worsening their condition.
2. Children with skin sores or pus should also avoid eating too many eggs.