Whole eggs vs egg whites

nickkreitzer · July 2016

The million dollar question right? I wanted to try and get some input on what is actually the right way to go. You hear about needing the fat from the yolk and on the flip side I hear that the egg white has so many less cals/fat calories etc. I went into subway and grabbed a black forest ham, cheese and egg white flatbread and it got me thinking. I suppose just like anything it depends on what your plan is right? Everyones feedback would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks and fitness on baby!

cwolfman13 · July 2016

I eat both whole eggs and egg whites. Egg whites are basically nothing but protein and they are low calorie so it's an easy way to get a lot of protein without a lot of calories. The yolk is where most of the actual nutrition is though.

one whole egg is like 60 calories though...not exactly a calorie bomb.

TeaBea · July 2016

Do you meet fat goals at the end of the day? The reason I tend to eat low fat is that I have acid reflux. But I still try to include some fat with every meal. There are so many health benefits.

BarbellzNBrotein · July 2016

Fat is fine and good for you until you're in a calorie surplus. That goes for any macro nutrient. Personally I eat the whole egg. 1) it tastes better and 2) I have the calories to do so.

notreallychris · July 2016

cwolfman13 wrote: »

I eat both whole eggs and egg whites. Egg whites are basically nothing but protein and they are low calorie so it's an easy way to get a lot of protein without a lot of calories. The yolk is where most of the actual nutrition is though.

one whole egg is like 60 calories though...not exactly a calorie bomb.

Yep if I have some egg whites I usually scramble them in with a few whole eggs.

sunnybeaches105 · July 2016

The "right way to go" depends on your calorie and macro needs. If I have the room for the fat and calories I prefer whole eggs. When I need a protein punch I eat egg whites either alone or with some whole eggs.

rileysowner · July 2016

Eggs, even with the yolk, are not that calorie heavy. Add to that the fact they are quite filling, and either way works. If you need extra protein, adding some extra egg whites won't hurt, but then I would purchase egg whites alone rather than waste the yolk from an egg.

Ready2Rock206 · July 2016

I eat the whole egg. Just the whites don't satisfy me. I had that same sandwich yesterday and got the yellow egg.

nickkreitzer · July 2016

Thanks guys, everyone had some awesome points and thoughts on how you all go about it. Thanks a lot for the feedback

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Jams009 · July 2016

Depends on what else I'm planning on eating/have eaten that day, if I'm low on fat I'll keep the yolk, if I'd rather save the calories for something else I'll just use the whites.

MamaFunky · July 2016

I also eat both. I love a good egg white omelet with goat cheese and spinach. But I also love a couple whole eggs fried, boiled, and poached every now and then too. Both have their benefits. I have been just having whole eggs lately. At our local Sam's club it's .98 for an 18 pack, that's hard to beat.

Jruzer · July 2016

Yeah, add me in the "both" camp too. I often make an omelette with a whole egg and some carton egg whites together.

rosecropper · July 2016

FWIW, you might also consider the source. Whole eggs can be sourced locally from reputable suppliers.
Cartons of egg white tend to come from factory farmed hens. I've seen the whole supply of egg whites pulled from shelves several times in recent years due to outbreaks of communicable disease among the hen populations. Speaks to the unsanitary conditions of our food supply.
But my husband really likes egg whites so we continue to roll the dice on this one!

nickkreitzer · July 2016

Thanks for the info rosecropper, your spot on with that info. All of the input is appreciated. Thank you to everyone for responding. It has been a tramendous help

mkakids · July 2016

I *love* a good runny egg yolk....amazing!

But cooked through yolks are nasty.....so i only eat the whites then

sgt1372 · July 2016

I mainly use egg whites in my protein shakes and use the whole egg if I'm cooking w/them. Recording the nutrients on MFP keeps the cals & macros in check.

pattyandthemoos · July 2016

I also do both. I really like my eggs cooked over easy. I will eat them scrambled but not my preference. So usually I make 1-2 whole eggs and then I either add the egg whites to it and cook it together or I'll cook them separately. I can only eat so many whole eggs but can add extra whites to get my protein. I love eggs. Eat them every day!

arditarose · July 2016

There is no right way to go. Eat the way that tastes good to you, but allows you to achieve your goals. Yes, I prefer whole eggs but I also prefer high volume, and I also like to eat bacon and avocado. When I'm getting all of my fat from a whole egg, I can't have bacon and avocado, a dessert later in the day, etc. This is why I choose egg whites.

melissa6771 · July 2016

I always do one whole egg mixed with 3-4 egg whites. Best of both worlds.

dmt4641 · July 2016

If you don't have runny egg yolk on the plate, what do you dip your bacon in???

But seriously, I would eat eggs how you like them and can fit it into your calories and macros. I eat two whole eggs every morning pretty much. The studies on the health benefits or dangers of whole eggs are all over the map, but I think the current thinking is that two whole eggs a day is fine. The "experts" change their minds regularly so who knows.

sgt1372 · July 2016

dmt4641 wrote: »

If you don't have runny egg yolk on the plate, what do you dip your bacon in???

Reminds me how much I love my soft boiled and poached eggs, particularly eggs benedict w/hollandaise. The hollandise reeks havoc with any diet but it's SO delicious.

amusedmonkey · July 2016

Fat sources are abundant. You don't need the yolk per se, but it makes eggs taste better. You can even judge every situation individually, so for example I prefer whole eggs for sunny side up and do 1 yolk 3 whites for scrambled or even all white for omelets when I'm trying to save calories for another meal. I also use white alone when I make an egg and tuna salad and use more yolks than whites when I'm making carbonara.

It's up to your preferences, really, and where you wish to save or not save calories.

feisty_bucket · July 2016

Don't waste egg parts, jeez. Eggs are one of the best things you could eat. I'd absorb them through my skin if I could. I'd sit in a vat of eggs and "feed".

lemurcat12 · July 2016

Whole eggs -- they are good for you, they taste better, I'm not tossing yolks, and I don't need to boost my protein with egg whites, since I get plenty of protein (I usually have low fat dairy or smoked salmon with my vegetable omelet rather than adding extra egg whites). But it depends on your goals and overall diet.

Francl27 · July 2016

I can't stand egg whited anymore at this point. I might fluff up an omelette by adding an extra egg white.. but meh...

cindylynnb2016 · July 2016

Personally I don't care for egg whites. I need protein so I eat just plain old regular eggs. Hard boiled in salad or cooked for breakfast.

JenHuedy · July 2016

arditarose wrote: »

There is no right way to go. Eat the way that tastes good to you, but allows you to achieve your goals. Yes, I prefer whole eggs but I also prefer high volume, and I also like to eat bacon and avocado. When I'm getting all of my fat from a whole egg, I can't have bacon and avocado, a dessert later in the day, etc. This is why I choose egg whites.

Yup. This is so me. I'll cut calories in the stuff I don't care as much about to fit in the stuff I love. Like egg whites on my breakfast sandwich so I can have more cheese or low fat dressing on my salad so I can have avocado or nuts. My husband just shakes his head when I tell him no mashed potatoes today - saving the calories for ice cream!

sammyliftsandeats · July 2016

Whole eggs for me. Do not care much for whites.

Gallowmere1984 · July 2016

Whole egg for me. In fact, even those are a bit on the protein rich side for my macro allotment, so I'll usually take them with bacon, cheese, and a bit of butter.