Whole eggs vs egg whites

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  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Both are good. I'm very petite so I don't have as much room in my calorie budget for whole eggs, so I either have one egg, or several egg whites. Egg whites are a very amazing way to get extra protein in without a lot of calories. The yolk adds a lot of calories and not a lot of protein. Also it depends of the texture of the recipe I'm using, sometimes the whites actually make the best texture.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    depends .. I think spinach and feta tastes better with egg whites. I think ham and cheese tastes better with whole eggs.
  • littlechiaseed
    littlechiaseed Posts: 489 Member
    You don't actually need eggs at all. They give me a stomach ache so I don't eat them.
  • angeleyes4643
    angeleyes4643 Posts: 151 Member
    I do 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites. I'm not a yolk person so it works very well for me.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    littlechiaseed wrote: »
    You don't actually need eggs at all. They give me a stomach ache so I don't eat them.

    So, do you prefer to not eat whole eggs or just egg whites?
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Both. But protein intake is always my number one macro, so I may eat all egg whites and eat more of them and leave off the fat. Sometimes I want the flavor added from the yolk and fat addition is ok!
  • bluepotatoes66
    bluepotatoes66 Posts: 45 Member
    Well, I guess I'm in the smaller camp - I prefer just eating egg whites, mostly because egg yolks make my stomach ache. I can use them in baking, and very occasionally in cooking when I'm willing to risk the ouch, but otherwise...no thanks.
  • robininfl
    robininfl Posts: 1,137 Member
    Whole eggs. Unless we've made mayonnaise or meringue or angel food cake, we don't usually have partial eggs laying around anyway.
  • littlechiaseed
    littlechiaseed Posts: 489 Member
    sullus wrote: »
    littlechiaseed wrote: »
    You don't actually need eggs at all. They give me a stomach ache so I don't eat them.

    So, do you prefer to not eat whole eggs or just egg whites?

    neither
  • Caitlinbc
    Caitlinbc Posts: 1,914 Member
    I just eat the whole egg.
  • skinny_inside_70
    skinny_inside_70 Posts: 8 Member
    I'll eat either. These days I'm not too worried about calories because I'm usually always under. I load egg whites up with spinach, tomatoes, garlic powder and I'll put in a serving of Cabot's 75% fat free cheese. I can usually keep my breakfast between 200-300 cals.
  • jordiblu
    jordiblu Posts: 145 Member
    Both! Mostly egg whites but a hard boiled egg with yolk too
    Add me my diary is open
  • nickkreitzer
    nickkreitzer Posts: 45 Member
    I am with you amberSpamber.
  • nickkreitzer
    nickkreitzer Posts: 45 Member
    Thank you to everyone who replied. Your insights and thoughts have helped and will help tremendously in the future. Win the day ladies and gents.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    I tend to use both depending on my day and where I have areas that need some extra fats/proteins/etc thrown in. Most often I'll use a whole egg and then two just the egg whites. Sorta solves both, get some fats and nutrition plus some low calorie protein
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Always whole egg. It's where all the nutrition is.
  • RaeBeeBaby
    RaeBeeBaby Posts: 4,246 Member
    feisty_bucket wrote: »
    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".

    Actually, there are lots of ways you can use eggs for body and skin care products, so you can absorb them through your skin as well as your digestive system.

    http://www.youbeauty.com/beauty/eggs-diy-beauty-recipes/

    I second the notion of not wasting egg parts. Throwing away all those nutritious yolks? No way! I do a veggie egg scramble several times a week with 2 whole eggs and 3 egg whites because it fits my macros better, but I don't waste anything. Cook up the extra yolks and keep in my fridge as a topping for my dogs kibble, just a little bit each meal = nice shiny coats for my fur babies!
  • Mary_Anastasia
    Mary_Anastasia Posts: 267 Member
    I eat whole eggs. 1) I don't like to waste food. 2) I have had low cholesterol (both HDL and LDL) for years, and trying to raise it in a healthy way is difficult, so I think whole eggs help with that.
  • bradcfairchild
    bradcfairchild Posts: 74 Member
    I usually split the eggs as I crack them and give the whiter parts to my wife who is worried about high cholesterol.
  • stepea83
    stepea83 Posts: 161 Member
    I have 3 egg omelettes every other day for either breakfast or dinner, no adverse effects. I welcome the fats and protein. very filling.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I eat the whole egg just because I can't bring myself to waste the yolk. In fact, many of the eggs I eat are double yolks because my hens lay about 2-3 double yolk eggs a week.
  • delicaterealms
    delicaterealms Posts: 27 Member
    i eat both
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    If I need lean protein on its own, I eat the whites. If I need more fats, I eat the whole egg.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    I use the whole egg when I eat eggs.
    I don't love eggs and the white part is my least favorite part. It is easier to have the whole egg. The yolk is nutritious.
  • U2R2
    U2R2 Posts: 260 Member
    I eat whole egg to honor the chicken that made the sacrifice. ;)
  • MyWeigh58
    MyWeigh58 Posts: 22 Member
    I usually have a whole egg with added egg whites. I keep a big supply of boiled eggs in the fridge, and use them in multiple ways. One of my favorite meals... 1 whole boiled egg, 2 boiled egg whites, a pack of wholly guacamole, and mash together.
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    I buy carton egg whites so I don't feel like I'm being wasteful. I eat both whole eggs and whites, though. I like boiled whole eggs and make my omelets with a whole egg and a lot of whites.
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    I like both. I tend to eat whole eggs at home but go for egg whites when I'm eating out. It's not a hard rule or anything; it's just what I end up doing.
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    I feel like I'm wasting eggs if I take out the yolk
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Whole egg is fine, egg white is fine. All depends on the individual. Goals, preferences and genetics.

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