Whole egg vs. whites vs. yoke

[JuicePimp]

Ok, so I admit I am no diet guru, but why other than cholestrol reasons, why do people drop the yoke out of the egg. This is the best part. I always eat whole eggs. Why crack em and waste 1/2 of it or more? I eat about 6 of these a day. Sure I could eat more if I just ate the whites but why would I want to.

Ok, now you can attack.

 

[Mr.X]

Ok, so I admit I am no diet guru, but why other than cholestrol reasons, why do people drop the yoke out of the egg. high fat, which for some adds up to high calories
This is the best part. I always eat whole eggs. Why crack em and waste 1/2 of it or more? some people can't have the extra calories, think of it this way, 5 egg whites about 70 cal, 5 large eggs, about 350cal I eat about 6 of these a day. Sure I could eat more if I just ate the whites but why would I want to.

Mr.X

 

[JuicePimp]

Ok, so good, the whole egg is good for me. But what about protein. My jumbo eggs claim 7-8 gms protein each. If you take out the yoke, how much protein is left?

Thanks.

 

[Mr.X]

Ok, so good, the whole egg is good for me. But what about protein. My jumbo eggs claim 7-8 gms protein each. If you take out the yoke, how much protein is left?

Thanks.

Usually about 2-3 g protein per egg white.

Mr.X

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

i ususally have 1 whole egg and about 4-5 whites for my scrambled eggs in the morning, As much as i hate wasting the yolks though this keeps teh fat lower and the taste is still decent

 

[obiwan9962]

if you have fat or cholesteral concerns drop it
i need the fat in my diet so i leave it in
and yes it is the tastiest part of the egg

and for those reading this that say egg white only and think yolks are evil, please realize your body produces the equivilent to two yolks daily, it is necessary for proper brain function.........hmm....that explains alot!
lol

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

obiwan good point

 

[junk]

Usually about 2-3 g protein per egg white.

Mr.X

Are you sure about that?

The egg whites I buy weight 47g each and the calculation
I made comes to 5g of protein in each egg white.

 

[obiwan9962]

Are you sure about that?

The egg whites I buy weight 47g each and the calculation
I made comes to 5g of protein in each egg white.

you can buy strictly whites? not in a box?

protien content differ depending on the size of eggs

most yolks whether it is a xlarge egg or small are about the same
all that varies is the amount of white in each
so i am assuming you buy xlarge eggs then
and perhaps mr X buys large

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Why not buy the cartoned egg whites then your not waisting any. I buy them and mix 1/2 cup of the whites with one egg either scrambled or in an omlete.