Why just egg whites

Redribbon73
Redribbon73 Posts: 117 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Often I read members here eating just egg whites in whatever form, why do they just have the whites? Do you not like the yolks? What do you do to the yolk, throw away? Always wondered. ...
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  • mathandcats
    mathandcats Posts: 786 Member
    Most of the calories from eggs are in the yolk, so people who want a low calorie meal sometimes just eat the whites, although in my opinion this is less yummy and less filling. As for throwing the yolks away - you can buy cartons of pasteurized egg whites so there is no yolks being wasted.
  • cecesquats
    cecesquats Posts: 166 Member
    egg whites: protein, egg yolk: fat
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Depends on the persons calorie/macro goals. Egg whites can give a good hit of protein for few calories. The yolks contain the fat and therefore the bulk of the calories of the egg. However the yolk also contains iron, B vitamins and are delicious.

    If you like yolks and they fit your goals then eat up.

    Personally I tend to use 1 whole egg combined with a couple of extra whites.
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  • Redribbon73
    Redribbon73 Posts: 117 Member
    Oh right that's clear. I eat the whole egg, egg whites alone would feel wrong to me as if something important is missing lol
  • kateangel2312
    kateangel2312 Posts: 242 Member
    I always eat the yolk because it's the most nutritional part
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    Because yolks are further down on their list of wants than something else and egg whites are not.
  • TiberiusClaudis
    TiberiusClaudis Posts: 423 Member
    Egg whites are the stable of bodybuilders. Just about the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to low calories, high protein.

    We eat a lot of them...like ALOT. By the time a comp is done, I can't stand the sight of them. I call them egg snots.

    You can buy cartons of egg whites so you don't have to do the seperation yourself.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,201 Member
    Even reading this thread makes me wonder why people still don't know what's in an egg yolk, amazing really considering it's a search away.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    I love to eat the whole egg and I hate to see people not eating them because they think yolks are the devil.......HOWEVER.. there have been times in the past where I needed more protein but couldn't afford all the calories of the yolk, so I'd eat just the white meh, we do what we have to do to stay under our calories right?

    I once had a really obnoxious poster on MFP tell me that I wasn't really serious about weight loss and that I'd never be successful because I ate the WHOLE EGG and didn't show the dedication required to lose weight: eating only the whites=dedication apparently?!
  • cursumxperficio
    cursumxperficio Posts: 13
    I buy egg whites in cartons and then make plain omelettes with one whole egg and two egg whites, a perfect filling but healthy snack before bed time!
  • taraskylit
    taraskylit Posts: 48 Member
    People like whites for the lack of fat macronutrient.
    I happen to eat ~65g of fat a day and love consuming whole eggs.
    It just depends on a persons macro/calorie preference.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    To save calories when I'm low. Typically I'll mix one or two eggs with egg whites.

    I also like the taste of egg whites vs whole eggs better with spinach, for some reason.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,000 Member
    egg whites: protein, egg yolk: fat

    Not exactly...

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  • alfonsinarosinsky
    alfonsinarosinsky Posts: 198 Member
    I usually eat the entire egg...well except for the shell :laugh:
  • Cathalain
    Cathalain Posts: 424 Member
    I just don't like the taste of them. No other reason. (shrug)
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
    I Love egg yolks, but many times I choose other fats instead so I just eat the whites. For me it's about making sure I keep my MACRO ratios correct- not just my calorie goal.

    I separate them myself as the carton of pre-separated egg whites is more expensive (where I shop) than whole eggs. I throw the yolks away and feel bad for being wasteful.
  • sheepysaccount
    sheepysaccount Posts: 608 Member
    I always wonder where people get egg whites only from. I suspect it's a very American thing as I have never seen a carton of egg white in a German supermarket.

    Could anyone clarify if they sell egg whites only in countries other than the US?
  • SunnyDinCA
    SunnyDinCA Posts: 16 Member
    Isn't there more Leucine in the yolk tho? Seems to me the entire egg is the best of both worlds, nutrition wise, for any body. Which is why I eat the whole egg. I did try to look it up, but gave up after 5 minutes. But really curious about the Leucine % in the yolk, if anyone can find it.

    ps....wow look at that 1st post after 5 months
  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
    I do the same as a couple of other posters, one whole egg and a couple of extra whites. I separate them myself and use the extra yolks as a hair mask. It's more of a taste preference for me, too many yolks get too rich.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I always wonder where people get egg whites only from. I suspect it's a very American thing as I have never seen a carton of egg white in a German supermarket.

    Could anyone clarify if they sell egg whites only in countries other than the US?

    Yes - in the UK there is a fairly new company (?~18 months) called Two Chicks that sells cartons of egg white in mainstream supermarkets. It is fairly new though and usually only available in larger stores.

    We also have Holland & Barrett (a health food chain) which sells a different brand of egg whites. However, outside of these two options, I have only seen liquid egg whites available via online supplement stores such as Bulk Powders and The Protein Works.
  • Juicer82
    Juicer82 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm allergic to the yolk... when I make egg whites, I always add something. Usually veggies or mushrooms. Sometimes ham!
  • Juicer82
    Juicer82 Posts: 65 Member
    I always wonder where people get egg whites only from. I suspect it's a very American thing as I have never seen a carton of egg white in a German supermarket.

    Could anyone clarify if they sell egg whites only in countries other than the US?

    In my nearby grocery store you can buy a carton of only egg whites. Its more expensive then buying the actual eggs however. And I'm from the U.S. so I don't think I helped with your question. :) Sorry!
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,201 Member
    Isn't there more Leucine in the yolk tho? Seems to me the entire egg is the best of both worlds, nutrition wise, for any body. Which is why I eat the whole egg. I did try to look it up, but gave up after 5 minutes. But really curious about the Leucine % in the yolk, if anyone can find it.

    ps....wow look at that 1st post after 5 months
    Well in one egg the white contain about 30% more Leucine than the yolk but then there's more overall weight (mass) in the white, but when weight is held equal, then yes the yolk has more......I just learned something, thanks for your question.:smile:
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I always wonder where people get egg whites only from. I suspect it's a very American thing as I have never seen a carton of egg white in a German supermarket.

    Could anyone clarify if they sell egg whites only in countries other than the US?

    In my nearby grocery store you can buy a carton of only egg whites. Its more expensive then buying the actual eggs however. And I'm from the U.S. so I don't think I helped with your question. :) Sorry!

    To clarify, the "carton" is of liquid pasteurized egg whites like a carton of milk - google for one brand name Egg Beaters. I wanted to make sure this was clear because whole eggs are also sold in what's called in cartons so I'm afraid the person asking the question is picturing a whole egg that is white only, no yolk. That would just be disturbing and wrong!
  • sheepysaccount
    sheepysaccount Posts: 608 Member
    I always wonder where people get egg whites only from. I suspect it's a very American thing as I have never seen a carton of egg white in a German supermarket.

    Could anyone clarify if they sell egg whites only in countries other than the US?

    Yes - in the UK there is a fairly new company (?~18 months) called Two Chicks that sells cartons of egg white in mainstream supermarkets. It is fairly new though and usually only available in larger stores.

    We also have Holland & Barrett (a health food chain) which sells a different brand of egg whites. However, outside of these two options, I have only seen liquid egg whites available via online supplement stores such as Bulk Powders and The Protein Works.

    Thank you.
  • SunnyDinCA
    SunnyDinCA Posts: 16 Member
    Isn't there more Leucine in the yolk tho? Seems to me the entire egg is the best of both worlds, nutrition wise, for any body. Which is why I eat the whole egg. I did try to look it up, but gave up after 5 minutes. But really curious about the Leucine % in the yolk, if anyone can find it.

    ps....wow look at that 1st post after 5 months
    Well in one egg the white contain about 30% more Leucine than the yolk but then there's more overall weight (mass) in the white, but when weight is held equal, then yes the yolk has more......I just learned something, thanks for your question.:smile:

    thanks for confirming, and your welcome :)
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  • Raclex
    Raclex Posts: 238
    I always wonder where people get egg whites only from. I suspect it's a very American thing as I have never seen a carton of egg white in a German supermarket.

    Could anyone clarify if they sell egg whites only in countries other than the US?

    Yes - in the UK there is a fairly new company (?~18 months) called Two Chicks that sells cartons of egg white in mainstream supermarkets. It is fairly new though and usually only available in larger stores.

    We also have Holland & Barrett (a health food chain) which sells a different brand of egg whites. However, outside of these two options, I have only seen liquid egg whites available via online supplement stores such as Bulk Powders and The Protein Works.

    Thank you.

    Yeh, they sell them here in Canada as well. I LOVE the whole egg and just eat less. I could never eat just the yolk :noway:
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I don't, I eat the entire egg.

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