Meat Replacement

One egg of any size equals one ounce of lean meat, poultry, fish or seafood from the meat and meat alternates food group. Along with varying amounts of many other nutrients, one Large egg provides 6.29 grams of high-quality, complete protein or about 12.6% of the Daily Reference Value (DRV) for protein.

– See Biological Value, Buying, Daily Reference Values (DRVs), Food Guide Pyramid, Nutrient, Nutrient Density, Protein