Why does it take longer to digest a hard-boiled egg than some other foods?
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While raw egg protein is only about 51% digestible, the protein in a cooked egg is far more accessible, at around 91%. However, the dense structure of a hard-boiled egg is the primary reason why it takes longer to digest a hard-boiled egg than, for example, a soft-boiled egg or many other quicker-processing foods.
