World Egg Day 2026: Check these 5 fascinating facts

World Egg Day 2026: Check these 5 fascinating facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Oct 06, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Egg Day World Egg Day 2026 is observed on the second Friday of October, and this year it will be celebrated on October 9, to raise awareness about the benefits Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day The day was established in Vienna in 1996 by the International Egg Commission to celebrate the egg, and this year marks its 30th anniversary Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Nutritional benefits of eggs One egg gives approximately 78 calories, 6.3 gm of protein, and 5.3 gm of fat, it also has essential nutrients like choline, selenium and vitamins A, B12 and D Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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