Eggs are high in protein thus belonging in the protein group

The USDA defines the protein foods group as all foods that are made of meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, processed soy products, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. The MyPlate diagram depicts a round plate and glass divided into different categories to represent the five food groups. The plate is divided into sections of about 30 percent vegetables, 20 percent fruits, 30 percent grains and 20 percent protein. The glass represents dairy.