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Egg white vs. egg yolk: Which came first, the chicken or the egg - a big question is whether to eat the whole egg or just the egg white. And the answers to this are mixed, some say to eat only the white part, some say to eat the whole egg with the yolk. Usually, people think that the egg yolk or its yellow part is full of cholesterol, so only the white part should be eaten. So let's clear this dilemma and know which part is more beneficial.
Protein
Eggs are a source of protein, and interestingly, egg yolk has more protein than the white. But this is on a per-gram basis. 100 grams of egg white contains about 10.8 grams of protein and 100 grams of yolk contains about 16.4 grams of protein. But the white portion of an egg is more and hence it gets more credit.
Fat
Eggs contain many types of fats and all the fats are in the yolk, there is no fat in the egg white. Eggs contain high amounts of monounsaturated fats, which keep the cholesterol level in the blood normal. Apart from this, eggs also contain polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, which are responsible for the proper functioning of the brain.
Minerals and vitamins
Egg yolk contains many vitamins. Such as vitamin A, E, D, K and B. All of these are responsible for many functions of our body. Egg white also contains some amount of vitamin B. Talking about minerals, elements like selenium, phosphorus, and iodine are found in egg yolk.
Calories
If you are taking care of your weight then know about their calories too. A normal-sized whole egg has hardly 70 calories. In which egg white has about 15 calories and egg yolk has about 52 calories.
Which part is better
It depends on your health that which part is better for you. If you want more nutrition from the egg then egg yolk is better for this, but if you are overweight and want to eat eggs only for protein then egg white is a better option for you. Before including eggs in your diet, take personal advice from a health expert regarding your health, that is the best option for you.
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