real eggs vs. egg substitute?

GurleyGirl524

I am considering trying a substitute to cut fat and calories, but is the sodium worth it? Preferred brands?

theNurseNancy

If you find it really necessary to cut those calories, then sure. I usually eat whole eggs, but not more than one or two, and not every day. As for the sodium, let me put it this way. Do you usually add salt to your eggs? How's that any different from the sodium in the substitute?

mrsmangomum

I personally would cut calories in a different way. I love eggs!

hanna1210

I use egg substitute all the time - genetically predisposed to high cholesterol - and even enjoy the generic stuff, like Kroger brand. It also is a lot easier to bake with.

meshashesha2012

why not just use real eggs? it's cheaper and no added sodium. if you want to avoid the yolk then separate the yolk out. but keep in mind that the yolk has the good kind of fat

love22step

My chickens would be offended if I ate fake eggs. Eggs are one of Dr. Oz' top ten essentials:

10. Eat a Hard-boiled Egg

Eggs are protein powerhouses that provide 13% of your daily protein and only 4% of your daily calories. These excellent, inexpensive protein sources fight frailty. Rich in choline, they also reduce inflammation in the brain, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s. Cook up a week’s worth in advance and take them with you on the go. If you’re not a fan of hard-boiled eggs, eat one a day scrambled, poached or any other way you like it.

littlelily613

I am considering trying a substitute to cut fat and calories, but is the sodium worth it? Preferred brands?

There isn't necessarily sodium added to all liquid eggs. If you look at whole eggs on here, you will see that they naturally have quite a bit of sodium as it is (for something that has none added to it). Perhaps the sodium you are seeing is just the natural sodium in the egg whites themselves. I cannot say that is the case for all brands. Perhaps the liquid egg whites that come out of the carton yellow do have more than just colouring to them, but I buy liquid egg whites that are just that. The ingredient list is short and simple: liquid egg whites. It comes out white like it should, and it cooks up just like an egg without the yolk.

If you are going to buy liquid eggs, that is what I would recommend. That being said, I do eat whole eggs too. If you have the calories, why not? They might be higher fat, but the yolk contains all of the nutrients of the egg, so that added bit of fat IS good for you all things considered. I eat my liquid whites only when I need a low calorie option that will give me a protein boost. Or sometimes I mix 1/4 cup of those with a full egg. It bulks up the single egg, gives me double protein but without twice the calories/fat.

Edit: Just in case your curious, the brand I buy is Naturegg Free-run Liquid Egg Whites.

Pebble321

Eggs are only 70 cals each.... why bother replacing them?
Just pay attention to portions or what you are having with them.

Inebriated

I tried an egg substitute and thought it was disgusting. I'd stick with real eggs, they're only 70-80 cals each which isn't all that bad.

TinkrBelz

I eat real eggs too...tried fake eggs once and did not care for them.

onehotgirl

eww the thought of eating fake eggs grosses me out, I don't even think you can buy them in this country (nz) thank goodness

issyfit

I like to mix natural eggs with Kirkland "Real Eggs"(packaged egg whites) just to save on calories.

MissNations

Eggs are only 70 cals each.... why bother replacing them?
Just pay attention to portions or what you are having with them.

This^^^^^

tsh0ck

Eggs are only 70 cals each.... why bother replacing them?

because you can have substitue for 25 or so calories per 3 TBS. quantity sometimes trumps. especially when it's lower cal.

get the southwest flavored. really, really good. makes great scrambled or omelet.

GurleyGirl524

thanks for the info!!! I think I might stick with my eggs!!!

zoeluiisa

Egg substitute? Seriously? Like people had to eat during World War II because of the food shortages?

Aross83

Eat Real eggs, but you should eat Organic Eggs.. they are so much better...

jnh17

Eggs are only 70 cals each.... why bother replacing them?

because you can have substitue for 25 or so calories per 3 TBS. quantity sometimes trumps. especially when it's lower cal.

get the southwest flavored. really, really good. makes great scrambled or omelet.

I've never had substitute eggs but for, let's say, 2 egg (140 calories), you are getting a tremendous benefit. Not only the nutrients, but actually feeling FULL -- all for 140 calories. It's only 100 calories (I'm not sure how much 3 TBS actually is) you're getting in return. It's completely worth cutting caloires somewhere else. Team Eggs!

chrisb75

Why on earth would you buy a prepackaged substitute when you can get a dozen eggs for 1.49 and separate them your self, or just eat them whole!

Also dietary cholesterol DOES NOT RAISE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS IN YOUR BLOOD!

zombiemusicgirl

I consider egg subs to be franken-foods. Eggs are nature's PERFECT protein. Just don't overdo it.

JustJennie1

Wait, do you mean like the Egg Beaters because if you do READ THE INGREDIENTS! I used to buy those until I read the ingredients. All crap! If I feel the need to buy egg substitutes I'll do the egg whites. Ingredients on those: Egg Whites.

Skip the beaters and eat a real egg.

ETA: I love eggs and wouldn't ever consider cutting them out of my diet.

tsh0ck

Egg substitute? Seriously? Like people had to eat during World War II because of the food shortages?

I don't think anyone is talking powdered eggs. egg beaters are where we're focused, I think. and they are made with real eggs.

zoeluiisa

Egg substitute? Seriously? Like people had to eat during World War II because of the food shortages?

I don't think anyone is talking powdered eggs. egg beaters are where we're focused, I think. and they are made with real eggs.

I haven't heard of egg beaters. Maybe it's a US thing? Very intrigued. Is it a liquid thing, or a solid?

vickilgreshik

I love eggs and frequently have a scrambled egg sandwich after a vigorous workout. I usually have one whole egg and 1/4 cup of Egg Beaters or another substitute on two slices of 100% whole wheat toast (no butter or anything). I get the healthy fat from the whole egg without doing two much damage to my higher-than-it-should-be cholesterol. So it's a compromise that works for me.

Laceylala

Aren't egg substitutes or even egg whites generally "enhanced" with stuff?

My favorite part is the yoke. I spend $4.59 per dozen on organic ones because of the flavor...so much better. To each their own though.

Di3012

C-c-c-c-cut out my eggs? :noway: :sad: :brokenheart:

I couldn't, I luffs me eggs

kalynn06

Also dietary cholesterol DOES NOT RAISE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS IN YOUR BLOOD!

Unless it does. For most people there is only a weak link. For some people (like many in my family) there is a strong link between dietary intake and blood cholesterol. This fact gets left out of a lot of reporting on the dietary studies or gets relegated to small print, but it's important.. The only way to tell if you fall into this unlucky group is trial and error and having lots of blood cholesterol tests. If you have a family history of high cholesterol, get tested before you go on a cholesterol binge and a few months later to be safe.

DivaDiane

No reason not to eat real eggs.

GurleyGirl524

real eggs it is!!!

esteelewis

I personally use Egg Beaters® 100% Egg Whites all the time. its 25 calories and 75 sodium. I don't think its bad at all. I also believe the only ingredient is egg whites.
I generally use them for cooking or when mixed with other items.
That said if I am just wanting scrambled eggs and nothing else I will use real eggs.
Also, if i have the calories available I will opt for real eggs over the egg beaters.
I would say 80% of the time I eat the egg beaters egg whites though.

TheVimFuego

Also dietary cholesterol DOES NOT RAISE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS IN YOUR BLOOD!

Unless it does. For most people there is only a weak link. For some people (like many in my family) there is a strong link between dietary intake and blood cholesterol. This fact gets left out of a lot of reporting on the dietary studies or gets relegated to small print, but it's important.. The only way to tell if you fall into this unlucky group is trial and error and having lots of blood cholesterol tests. If you have a family history of high cholesterol, get tested before you go on a cholesterol binge and a few months later to be safe.

Yes, but is the level of 'High Cholesterol' deemed by the powers that be actually a reflection on your chances of heart disease.

The same powers that push the current low-fat diet food industry and drugs that reduce cholesterol.

From what I can make out there has one been one study to show a link and that is with Cholesterol at 300+.

I wouldn't be trying to cut fat in the first place, I'd be cutting wheat-based products (2 slices of wholemeal bread will raise insulin by more than a Snickers Bar). Raised Insulin = Reduced Fat Loss.

Repeated raised Insuline = Resistance = Obesity = Diabetes.

The wheat we are eating now bears little relation to that 100 even 50 years ago.

This whole 'low fat' (and therefore high carb) thing is a crock but it will take a while for people to realise it because it's been drummed into us based on Bad Science.

As an aside I've just had a 3 scrambled eggs, plenty of bacon cooked in butter for brekkie ... It was fantastic.

I am also confident I don't need to snack on anything for some considerable time, and if I do it will be with real food.

And once again I have rambled.