Egg whites?
Leana088
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Is it cheaper to buy a carton of egg whites, or to just buy the eggs and crack them yourself? Just wondering...
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If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.0
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neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs0 -
I use the carton of egg whites. Not sure if it's cheaper or not (never broke down the math) I also use regular eggs too, usually adding 1-2 eggs to my egg whites when I make scrambled eggs.0
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Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
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The carton of liquid egg whites. I do 3/4th of a cup each morning. I'm not sure how many eggs that would be. But since I don't use the yolk, I just buy cartons.0
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Well, presumably you know how expensive a dozen eggs is at your local supermarket. Where I live, it’s about $3. A carton of egg whites is $3.49 for a 500ml container that’s the equivalent of 16 egg whites. Draw your own conclusions.
If I separated whole eggs into yolks and whites, I’d be compelled to turn the yolks into custard
. I like the whole egg too much, though I do occasionally add extra protein to omelettes with egg whites. 0 -
neanderthin wrote: »
Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
Nope. Just because more protein for less calories.0 -
neanderthin wrote: »
Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
Nope. Just because more protein for less calories.
I hear you there. You can always eat high-protein low-cal foods with your eggs, like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. This way you don’t have to do any egg gymnastics and still get lots of protein for your caloric buck.0 -
neanderthin wrote: »
Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
Nope. Just because more protein for less calories.
I hear you there. You can always eat high-protein low-cal foods with your eggs, like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. This way you don’t have to do any egg gymnastics and still get lots of protein for your caloric buck.
Thanks for the tip!
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Ok. The versatility of a whole egg in everyday cooking outweighs the boogyness of consuming just the whites, and I could think of other sources to reduce calories from then tossing yolks.
Nope. Just because more protein for less calories.neanderthin wrote: »
Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
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neanderthin wrote: »
Ok. The versatility of a whole egg in everyday cooking outweighs the boogyness of consuming just the whites, and I could think of other sources to reduce calories from then tossing yolks.
Nope. Just because more protein for less calories.neanderthin wrote: »
Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
"Boogyness" LOL!
I usually don't use eggs much other than eating them as is. Or with a piece of toast. 0 -
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neanderthin wrote: »
Is there a medical reason why you don't want the yolks? I buy farm fresh from a neighbor for 3.00 a dozen.......one of the cheapest and best sources of all that is good in food, right there.neanderthin wrote: »If your not using the yolks, then I would suggest just buying the carton whites, the though gives me the hebejebes though.
Yeah, if I could. Because none of the supermarkets where I live sell the cartons. That's why I'm asking. Wondering if it's worth buying the eggs and just cracking them. Or if it will be so expensive that I might as well just use the whole thing and use less eggs
Nope. Just because more protein for less calories.
I hear you there. You can always eat high-protein low-cal foods with your eggs, like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. This way you don’t have to do any egg gymnastics and still get lots of protein for your caloric buck.
Thanks for the tip!
Honestly, I bought some egg whites last week, and I just ate an omelette with 2 whole eggs and added egg whites - it’s just not worth it, whole eggs are so much tastier! In the future, I’ll follow my own advice and just eat whole eggs with cheese on the side or something
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GuitarJerry wrote: »12 eggs is about $1.50. A small carton of whites which equals 6 eggs is about $4. Why in hell would any sane person buy the egg whites? I eat like 6 in one sitting.
Yeah me too. So might as well just crack'em.
I actually have this weird fascination with cracking eggs... it's very satisfying for some reason hahaha.0 -
Aldi sells the carton for 1.99 and eggs for 1.89 here. I feel like it may be almost equal.0
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It ends up being about the same cost for me. I don't really like the carton whites because they are watery. I mostly use whole eggs, but sometimes I need just the white to add low calorie protein and just plain have more food, so the animals get the couple yolks I leave out.
They line up. when I make eggs because they know they'll get some (even if it's not my yolks.) Lol. We go through a lot of eggs. ...0 -
I know in my country the plain whites are more expensive.. I'm guessing because it's sort of a 'service' of offering separated eggs in the first place..0
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Buying eggs whole and throwing out the yolk is significantly cheaper! You think its a waste of eggs but trust me I do that all the time when I want egg whites. Its just a little extra step but it works. And that way if you just buy the eggs whole you can always easily switch to having real eggs when you just wanna splurge on one day with the yolks.0
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Splurge on what is one of the most nutritionally packed capsule in nature...interesting.sandsofarabia wrote: »Buying eggs whole and throwing out the yolk is significantly cheaper! You think its a waste of eggs but trust me I do that all the time when I want egg whites. Its just a little extra step but it works. And that way if you just buy the eggs whole you can always easily switch to having real eggs when you just wanna splurge on one day with the yolks.
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I pretty much only eat whole eggs anyway, but I'd pay more for the carton just because I couldn't make myself toss the yolks.0
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I never throw out yolks or eat only egg whites. Throwing out yolks seems so wasteful and buying factory made, processed cartons of egg whites has zero appeal to me. Real, whole eggs = real food for real people.0
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neanderthin wrote: »
Splurge on what is one of the most nutritionally packed capsule in nature...interesting.sandsofarabia wrote: »Buying eggs whole and throwing out the yolk is significantly cheaper! You think its a waste of eggs but trust me I do that all the time when I want egg whites. Its just a little extra step but it works. And that way if you just buy the eggs whole you can always easily switch to having real eggs when you just wanna splurge on one day with the yolks.
Why is eating the yolks a splurge? I eat whole eggs almost every day. They are healthy and packed with nutrition. Having two hard boiled ones on my salad tonight actually.
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Is it cheaper to buy a carton of egg whites, or to just buy the eggs and crack them yourself? Just wondering...
It's just math bro. Took me about 15 real egg whites to make 2 liquid cups. But got old real quick cracking so many eggs every day. I bought my eggs in a crate so it was technically cheaper...but now I just buy liquid egg whites out of convenience.
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I don't buy liquid egg whites because I think the texture is gross, and where I'm from they're made with caged chicken eggs which I would never buy. I buy organic eggs to use as whole eggs and free range eggs to use for whites0
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I don't buy liquid egg whites because I think the texture is gross, and where I'm from they're made with caged chicken eggs which I would never buy. I buy organic eggs to use as whole eggs and free range eggs to use for whites
If you're concerned about the ethics of eggs, then free range isn't much better than caged. Pasture eggs are your best bet.0 -
galgenstrick wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I don't buy liquid egg whites because I think the texture is gross, and where I'm from they're made with caged chicken eggs which I would never buy. I buy organic eggs to use as whole eggs and free range eggs to use for whites
If you're concerned about the ethics of eggs, then free range isn't much better than caged. Pasture eggs are your best bet.
We don't have "pasture" eggs in Australia. We have caged, barn, free range and organic free range. Or, alternatively, raise your own chickens.
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »galgenstrick wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I don't buy liquid egg whites because I think the texture is gross, and where I'm from they're made with caged chicken eggs which I would never buy. I buy organic eggs to use as whole eggs and free range eggs to use for whites
If you're concerned about the ethics of eggs, then free range isn't much better than caged. Pasture eggs are your best bet.
We don't have "pasture" eggs in Australia. We have caged, barn, free range and organic free range. Or, alternatively, raise your own chickens.
Oh ok. Do you know if the regulations for "free range" in Australia is different than that of the United States? i.e. maybe "free range" in Australia is similar to "pasture" in the U.S.0 -
galgenstrick wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »galgenstrick wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I don't buy liquid egg whites because I think the texture is gross, and where I'm from they're made with caged chicken eggs which I would never buy. I buy organic eggs to use as whole eggs and free range eggs to use for whites
If you're concerned about the ethics of eggs, then free range isn't much better than caged. Pasture eggs are your best bet.
We don't have "pasture" eggs in Australia. We have caged, barn, free range and organic free range. Or, alternatively, raise your own chickens.
Oh ok. Do you know if the regulations for "free range" in Australia is different than that of the United States? i.e. maybe "free range" in Australia is similar to "pasture" in the U.S.
I think perhaps our "barn" eggs may be your free range.... Free range chickens here have access to outside during the day, and have a certain number per sq.m in the barn.0
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