Question

Egg is a rich source of nutrients except

• A. Vitamin C
• B. Protein
• C. Vitamin D
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Think about which vitamin comes mainly from citrus fruits, not from animal foods.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question tests basic knowledge of the nutrients found in eggs, a food often described as nutritionally complete.

1. Vitamin C: Correct. Eggs contain almost no Vitamin C, since this vitamin is mainly found in citrus fruits and vegetables, not in animal foods like eggs.
2. Protein: Eggs are one of the best known sources of high quality, complete protein, so this is a nutrient eggs do supply.
3. Vitamin D: Eggs are among the few natural food sources of Vitamin D, so this is also supplied by eggs.
4. None of the above: Incorrect, because eggs do lack one of the listed nutrients, Vitamin C, so this option cannot be right.

The correct option is Vitamin C, the one nutrient among the choices that eggs do not provide in any real amount.

Let's summarize:

• Eggs supply high quality protein, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and B complex vitamins.
• Eggs do not supply Vitamin C, so a balanced diet needs fruits or vegetables alongside eggs.

So among the nutrients listed, eggs are a rich source of everything except Vitamin C.