Folic Acid in Eggs: Content and Daily Value

One large chicken egg (~50 g) provides approximately 44 µg of folate (dietary folate equivalents), meeting ~11% of the adult RDA (400 µg DFE). Values vary slightly with egg size and hen diet. Eggs also provide B12, choline, and high-quality protein. For pregnancy (RDA 600 µg DFE), eggs contribute meaningfully but should be combined with folate-rich foods (leafy greens, legumes, fortified grains) and prenatal supplement.