How many calories are in an Egg, Egg White & Egg Yolk?
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How many calories are in an Egg, Egg White & Egg Yolk?

Eggs have many countless health benefits as they are a good source of good quality protein, fatty acids, choline, and antioxidants.

 

How many calories are in an egg?

About 64-68 calories in one average size egg contain.

 

How many calories do different sizes of eggs contain see the below table

Egg Size
Calories
Small egg (38 gm) 54 calories
Medium egg (44 gm) 63 calories
Large egg (50 gm) 72 calories
Extra large egg (56 gm) 80 calories
Jumbo egg (63gm) 90 calories

The calorie content in an egg depends on the size of the egg.

 

The calories content of the egg white & egg yolk

Calories content in different parts of the egg.
Egg Yolk 56 calories
Egg White 18 calories
Whole egg 72 calories
 

Calories in egg yolk

  • There are 56 calories in egg yolk out of 17 grams of egg yolk.
  • Almost all essential nutrients and fat are found in egg yolk.
 

Calories in egg white

  • There are 18 calories in egg white out of 33 grams of egg white.
  • Egg white is made up of around 88% water & good-quality proteins.
 
How Many Calories in a  Whole Egg, Egg White & Egg Yolk? - Drlogy
 
 

How many calories are in a hard-boiled egg & fried egg?

Calories content in raw, hard-boiled, boiled & fried egg:

Raw egg 72 calories
Hard-boiled egg 72 calories
Boiled egg 72 calories
Fried egg 90 calories
How Many Calories in a  Raw egg, Boiled egg  &  Fried egg? - Drlogy
 
Whether you consumed raw or cooked or boiled whole eggs that contain the almost same amount of calories.
 

Summary

A whole fried egg contains higher calories than a raw or cooked or boiled whole egg because of the egg fried in oil.

 

Egg Nutritional Benefits

An egg’s nutritional health benefits are about more than just the calorie count.

In fact, eggs provide a wealth of healthy nutrients which benefit us.

  • A cooked egg slightly alters its nutritional profile than a raw egg.
  • Eggs provide many important vitamins and minerals with high-quality proteins. 
  • Among few foods that provide vitamin D, a nutrient that’s vital for healthy bones, immunity, cell growth, and more
  • Two Carotenoids compounds were Lutein & Zeaxanthin present in egg yolk. These carotenoids act as antioxidants and help protect your eyes from damage and conditions like cataracts & macular degeneration
 
Summary

Eggs provide quality protein, fat, many important vitamins and minerals along with carotenoid compounds.

 

Egg Allergy & its Symptoms 

Egg allergies are common child under 16 years of age.

A recent study found that around 2% of children have egg allergies.

 

Egg allergy symptoms include:

  • Coughing
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • The feeling of tightness in the throat
  • Stomach cramping
  • Swelling of the tongue and lips
 

If a person suspects and persists in an allergic reaction to eggs then they should visit a family doctor.

 

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Egg FAQ

How much protein in an egg?

Protein contains in one egg is 6 -7 grams on an average size egg.

How much protein is in an egg depends on the size or weight of the egg.

How much protein in a hard boiled egg?

Hard-boiled eggs contain 6.3 grams of protein which is equal to raw egg protein contain. 

How many calories in a hard boiled egg?

One hard-boiled egg contains 72 calories, similar to a raw egg and a boiled egg. 

How much Cholesterol in an Egg?

One large size egg (50gm) has about 186 mg of cholesterol.

This 186 mg cholesterol is found in the egg yolk. 

How much Cholesterol in Egg White?

There is 0 mg or no cholesterol in the egg white part.





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