How Much Protein Is in the Egg Yolk vs. the Egg White?

An egg contains more egg white than egg yolk, which is why there's more protein in the egg white. However, egg yolks have more protein per gram than egg whites.

Henry Halse
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Brown Eggs Vs. White Eggs for Nutrition

Grocery store shelves are filled with an almost overwhelming variety of choices, and the dairy section is no exception. Consumers can choose among brands and sizes of conventionally produced eggs or opt for cage-free, organic products.

Christine Kasum Sexton
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Can Eggs Make You Stronger?

Can eggs really make you stronger? This man consumed three eggs every day to see if eggs really make a difference.

Adam Bornstein
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How Eggs Can Get You Lean, Flat Abs

Eggs are one of the go-to foods for getting lean and flat abs. Get tips to make eggs an important part of your ab-flattening routine:

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How Much Protein Does 1 Egg Have?

Eggs sometimes get a bad reputation because of their cholesterol content and because they are among the most likely triggers of food allergies along with peanuts, fish, nuts, shellfish, milk and soybeans.

Siddhi Camila Lama
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Are Scrambled Eggs Healthy?

A staple in many American diets, scrambled eggs make for a filling breakfast and also work well as part of a quick and easy dinner. Plain scrambled eggs offer protein, as well as vitamins and minerals that make them a healthy addition to your diet.

Sylvie Tremblay, MSc
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What Are the Dangers of Eating Expired Eggs?

An inexpensive source of good protein, eggs are available at supermarkets, health food stores and even gas stations. Egg cartons are stamped with an expiration date or a use-by date, which indicate the last day on which the eggs will have the best taste and the highest quality.

Sara Ipatenco
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Boiled Egg White Diet

Although boiled egg whites can be healthy, a boiled egg white diet isn't ideal for your health. Boiled egg whites are low in calories, which is helpful for weight loss, but consuming too few calories can be dangerous.

Brian Willett
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Should I Be Eating Egg Yolks Every Day?

I eat a whole egg as a snack pretty much every day. Is it healthy for me to be eating egg yolks every day? Could this actually be a dangerous habit?

Jess Barron
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9 Things You May Not Know About Eggs

If your breakfast isn’t breakfast without eggs, you’re not alone. Whether scrambled, hard-boiled or worked in to sweet or savory dishes, eggs are becoming increasingly popular. According to the American Egg Board, Americans are consuming, on average, four additional eggs per year, and the U.S.

August McLaughlin
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11 Easy New Egg Recipes You May Have Not Yet Tried

Among the millions of LIVESTRONG members using our free MyPlate Calorie Tracker app, eggs are one of the most popular foods tracked. And it makes sense -- eggs are a nutritious, versatile and easy-to-prepare source of high-quality protein.

Jess Barron
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How to Reheat Scrambled Eggs

Eggs are a part of a healthy diet. Although eggs received a bad reputation for a while because of high cholesterol, eggs have more nutritional benefits than health risks. Eggs are high quality complete proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids.

Ireland Wolfe
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