Egg Nutrition: Healthy Recipes & Egg White Benefits

Eggs are a nutrient-dense protein source that may impact blood sugar levels differently than meat. Discover easy recipes, the benefits of using egg whites for acne, and whether it's truly safe to consume raw or liquid eggs.

What Proteins Are Found in Eggs?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cathryn Chaney

Eggs are rich sources of all the essential proteins needed for human health. One egg contains 7 g of protein, with 4 g coming from the egg white and 3 g contained in the yolk. According to Yiu Hui in "Handbook of Food Science, Technology and Engineering,"

Cathryn Chaney has worked as a gardening writer since 2002. Her horticultural experience working in the nursery industry informs her garden articles, especially those dealing with arid landscaping and drought-tolerant gardening. Chaney also writes poetry, which has appears in "Woman's World" magazine and elsewhere. Chaney graduated from the University of Arizona in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.