Uncracking the Egg: What Chemicals Do Eggs Have?
                                
                                
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                                An average chicken egg is comprised of approximately 76% water, 12.6% protein, and 9.5% fat. The seemingly simple structure is actually a marvel of natural chemistry, begging the question: what chemicals do eggs have and how do they differ between the white and yolk?