Whole Egg vs. Egg White
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59 calories in an egg yolk. 3 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.
Here we go again....lol
To get 20 grams of protein, that's 300 calories - absurd for an obese person trying to lose weight.
Once goal weight is reached, then have this argument, but not when we're all too fat.
Again, save the yokes for when you have reached your goals.1 whole egg to 4 whites does the trick much better, and we all know that. It's just a no brainer for those willing to use their brain.0 -
59 calories in an egg yolk. 3 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.
Here we go again....lol
To get 20 grams of protein, that's 300 calories - absurd for an obese person trying to lose weight.
Once goal weight is reached, then have this argument, but not when we're all too fat.
Again, save the yokes for when you have reached your goals.1 whole egg to 4 whites does the trick much better, and we all know that. It's just a no brainer for those willing to use their brain.
I think you don't read all of my posts. I have said previously in many posts that when I need extra protein I toss yolks. But I don't do this because I think the yolks are inherently bad or because as you have stated in a previous thread that "no healthy diet will include egg yolks" I toss yolks when I don't have the fat and calories to spare on them. I think you should take the time to read sir.0 -
I always eat the whole egg. The yolk is actually my favorite part! I don't eat more than three eggs in one day, my average is usually about one. My husband will not eat the yolk because he doesn't like the taste, so whenever he has a hard boiled egg he saves the yolk for me
And I always eat ORGANIC eggs!
Yolks can be fattening, but fat doesn't have to be the enemy. I've increased my fat intake (eating more eggs, whole milk, cheeses) and I can notice the difference in my skin and the way I feel, and I haven't gained any weight! I do agree that if you are trying to lose weight you shouldn't go overboard with the eggs though.
It's really just a personal choice.0 -
Whole egg.
Dietary fat is good for you as are all the other goodies in the yolk.0 -
I don't eat eggs very often (I don't like them THAT much), but when I do I tend to split it - half whole eggs and half egg whites. I used to only eat whole eggs, but once I started mixing it with egg whites - I realized it was a) easier on my sensitive tummy and b) just tasted better to me.
So. There's my choice -- both. lol.0 -
59 calories in an egg yolk. 3 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.
Here we go again....lol
To get 20 grams of protein, that's 300 calories - absurd for an obese person trying to lose weight.
Once goal weight is reached, then have this argument, but not when we're all too fat.
Again, save the yokes for when you have reached your goals.1 whole egg to 4 whites does the trick much better, and we all know that. It's just a no brainer for those willing to use their brain.
20g pro for 300kcal is not absurd by any means.0 -
59 calories in an egg yolk. 3 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.
Here we go again....lol
To get 20 grams of protein, that's 300 calories - absurd for an obese person trying to lose weight.
Once goal weight is reached, then have this argument, but not when we're all too fat.
Again, save the yokes for when you have reached your goals.1 whole egg to 4 whites does the trick much better, and we all know that. It's just a no brainer for those willing to use their brain.
Hm. I don't think 20g of protein for 300 calories is absurd. And quite honestly.. it is up to the individual person if they want to spend 300 of their daily calories on eggs. To each their own. I spent 300 calories on shortbread cookies while watching a movie last night. I don't think it should matter what OTHER PEOPLE choose to spend their calories on. We should all focus on our own goals and not worry so much about other people.0 -
I used to do just the whites, but then found that the majority of B vitamins come from the yolk and I was taking a B supplement and realized maybe I should just get more B vitamins from whole food sources so that's what I do now. Occasionally I may do 2-3 whole eggs or 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg. Depends on how I feel and how busy my day is going to be.0
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Generally, when people say something is bad for you without saying anything to back it up, I dont take their word for it or anything0
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Egg whites are great for meringues but in a meal...I'd have yolks over egg white any day0
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59 calories in an egg yolk. 3 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.
Here we go again....lol
To get 20 grams of protein, that's 300 calories - absurd for an obese person trying to lose weight.
Once goal weight is reached, then have this argument, but not when we're all too fat.
Again, save the yokes for when you have reached your goals.1 whole egg to 4 whites does the trick much better, and we all know that. It's just a no brainer for those willing to use their brain.
Seriously? You're really implying that anyone who eats yolks isn't using their brain?
Guess what: binary thinking is simplistic and idiotic. Context matters. It's not at all difficult to hit calorie and protein goals while incorporating whole eggs. Anyone with a brain can figure out how.0 -
Normally you can't take 2 foods and compare which one is better. Like the post above says, it depends on context. There are infinite different ways to hit your daily targets. I've had phases where I ate nothing but egg whites for breakfast and phases where I always ate whole eggs. Neither one was "better". Both had their place in getting me to my calorie and macro targets at the given time.0
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Wow! Did not intend to start such a debate!!0
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You'll get a thousand different opinions on it, best thing you can do is to do your research & make your own decision on what you think is best for you.
I agree! There are pros and cons to both. Everything in moderation.0 -
Here's a great article on Whole Egg vs. Egg White - it has a nutrient chart that shows the nutritional differences between the two.
http://www.eggnutritioncenter.org/blog/2011/01/25/whole-eggs-vs-egg-whites/0 -
I love whole eggs. Not a darn thing wrong with them either. Just eat them in moderation just like everything else.
I can't stand eating egg whites in omelettes or pretty much anything else. I hate the taste (or lack thereof).0 -
Here's a great article on Whole Egg vs. Egg White - it has a nutrient chart that shows the nutritional differences between the two.
http://www.eggnutritioncenter.org/blog/2011/01/25/whole-eggs-vs-egg-whites/
Thanks!! This is very helpful! I've switched to whole eggs on days I'm not eating red meat and a mix of three whites to one whole on the days I do eat red meat; strictly to watch my fat intake. I asked my doc (since I have high blood pressure and borderline high cholesterol thanks to genetics) and she told me that I shouldn't be scared of the yolk as the fats I do get from them are good fats that I want to consume.0 -
i don't see anything wrong with eating whole eggs- i used to eat them more often and my doctor would say my cholesterol was better than his. perhaps it depends on the person.
i only eat egg whites to save calories.0
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