An average size egg has which of the following nutrient except?

Appeared in: NORCET 3 - 2022 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The question asks to identify the nutrient that is NOT found in an average-sized egg.
According to nutritional data, eggs contain protein, fat, and various vitamins and minerals, but they are completely devoid of Vitamin C.
Therefore, Vitamin C is the correct exception among the given options.

Option A: This is incorrect because an average-sized egg (around 60g) contains approximately 6 grams of fat, primarily in the yolk.
Option B: This is incorrect because an average-sized egg provides about 6 grams of high-quality protein.
Option D: This option is incorrect because although the stated quantity (25 gm) is wrong, the nutrient iron IS present in eggs (about 1.5 mg per egg). The question asks for a nutrient that is an exception, and iron is not an exception.

Visual 1: Infographic - A chart showing the nutritional breakdown of a standard large egg, highlighting the major macronutrients (protein, fat) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), with a clear indication of '0 mg' for Vitamin C.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Nutritional composition of an egg as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the nutritional composition of common foods is fundamental for patient dietary education, especially for conditions like anemia, malnutrition, or for planning balanced meals.
Since eggs lack Vitamin C, a nurse can advise patients to pair eggs with Vitamin C-rich foods (like oranges, bell peppers, or tomatoes) to enhance the absorption of the non-heme iron present in the egg.
What if the patient is a vegetarian? The nurse would need to recommend alternative protein sources like lentils, beans, tofu, and paneer, and again emphasize pairing iron-rich plant foods with Vitamin C to improve absorption.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question. It's an 'EXCEPT' question, meaning you need to find the option that is NOT true or does not belong.
Recall or look up the basic nutritional facts about an average-sized egg.
Evaluate each option against this knowledge.
Option A (6 gm Fat) and Option B (6 gm Protein) are approximately correct values for an egg. Eliminate them as they are present.
Compare Option C (Vitamin C) and Option D (Iron). You know eggs contain iron, but the amount '25 gm' is incorrect. You also know eggs contain zero Vitamin C.
The question asks for the nutrient that is an 'exception'. Since iron is present (even if the amount is wrong), but Vitamin C is completely absent, Vitamin C is the best answer.

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