Hard boiled egg

eggs

Hard boiled egg

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.7

Rated by 11 diets

8 approve2 caution1 avoid
Is Hard boiled egg Healthy?

Yes — Hard boiled egg is broadly considered healthy. 8 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
155kcal
Protein
13g
Carbs
1.1g
Fat
11g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
1.1g
Sodium
124mg

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Hard boiled eggs are whole eggs in a convenient form with identical macros: 0.6g net carbs, 6g protein, 5g fat per large egg. Excellent portable keto snack with no processing.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Eggs are animal products explicitly excluded from vegan diet. Cooking method does not change the animal origin.

Paleo10/10APPROVED

Whole egg prepared by boiling (no added ingredients). Unprocessed cooking method. Retains all nutrients. Explicitly approved by all major paleo authorities.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Whole egg in simple preparation method. No added fats or processing. Convenient, nutrient-dense, and aligns with Mediterranean emphasis on whole foods. Excellent protein and micronutrient source.

Carnivore9/10APPROVED

Whole egg in cooked form. Cooking method does not compromise carnivore status. Universally approved across all protocols.

Whole3010/10APPROVED

Hard boiled eggs are whole eggs prepared without excluded ingredients. Explicitly compliant with Whole30.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Hard boiled eggs are low-FODMAP and approved by Monash University. The cooking method does not alter FODMAP content; eggs remain low-FODMAP regardless of preparation.

DASH5/10CAUTION

Nutritionally identical to whole egg (~70mg sodium, 5g saturated fat, 186mg cholesterol per large egg). Preparation method does not alter sodium or cholesterol content. Acceptable in moderation as part of varied protein sources, 2-3 times weekly.

Zone6/10CAUTION

Hard boiled whole egg has identical macro profile to raw whole egg (~6g protein, ~5g fat, ~0.6g carbs). Fat-heavy profile requires careful balancing. Cooking method does not change macronutrient composition; caution rating applies.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Hard boiling preserves all whole egg anti-inflammatory compounds without added fats or inflammatory cooking methods. Convenient, stable preparation. Choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin remain bioavailable. Equivalent to other whole egg preparations in anti-inflammatory value.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Hard boiled eggs are an ideal GLP-1 food: 6g protein per egg, nutrient-dense, zero added fat, easy to digest, portable, and highly satiating in small portions. No preparation required (no added oils or butter). Convenient for meal prep. Minimal GI distress. Perfect protein-first snack or meal component.

Controversy Index

Score range: 110/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.7Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Hard boiled egg

Keto 9/10
  • 0.6g net carbs per large egg
  • Complete protein source
  • High in healthy fats
  • Portable and convenient
  • Whole food preparation
Paleo 10/10
  • Complete protein
  • Nutrient-dense
  • Minimal processing (boiling only)
  • Universally approved in paleo
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Whole food preparation
  • Complete nutrition preserved
  • Convenient and portable
  • Moderate consumption appropriate
Carnivore 9/10
  • Animal-derived
  • Whole food
  • Minimally processed
  • Cooking preserves nutritional value
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole food
  • Minimal processing
  • No excluded ingredients
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Minimal carbohydrate content
  • No fructans, GOS, lactose, or polyols
  • Cooking method does not affect FODMAP status
DASH 5/10
  • Moderate sodium
  • Contains saturated fat
  • High cholesterol
  • Convenient protein option
  • Frequency-limited
Zone 6/10
  • Fat-heavy macronutrient profile
  • High-quality protein
  • Cooking method does not alter macros
  • Requires balancing with lean protein
  • Preserves yolk nutrients
  • No added inflammatory fats
  • Bioavailable compounds
  • Convenient preparation
  • high protein density
  • nutrient-dense
  • zero added fat
  • portable and convenient
  • easy to digest
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