are eggs fatty?

Question

i have heard that eggs makes u put on weight but i love eating it if i eat one egg a day would i put on weight

Answer 1

nooooo, never but remember
THE YELLOW PART IN THE EGG IS FATTY
but
THE WHITE PART IS VERY PROTENACIOUS

Answer 2

No, they're not. They're full of protein though, which helps you build muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat, therefor if you're eating eggs on a regular basis(and that you get at least 30 minutes of exercise at least 4 x a week), it makes sense you would gain weight, but you're not gaining fat, the weight would be from the muscle. Eggs, in general are really good for you, so as long as you're not like eating more than 5 a day, everyday, you should be okay. Moderation is key to everything.

Answer 3

The yolk of an egg is the fatty part---and also the healthiest in terms of nutrition and protein. This is why you see alot of people who love eggs but are trying to reduce fat eat only egg whites, or something like Egg Beater substitutes; and why you see athletes that are trying to gain muscle include alot of egg yolks in their diets.

As far as gaining weight, it depends on how active you are, and how much other fat you take in on a daily basis. If that is the only fat you'd be taking in, and you are very active physically, there is no way it would make you fat. On the other hand, if you eat out alot, snack alot, and dont get much exercise youre already going to be putting on weight eventually anyways....especially as you get older and your metabolism slows down.

Basically, I dont think ONE egg a day would make or break you in the weight department. You just have to decide how it fits in with your usual diet and physical activity. If you get alot of fat in your diet from poor nutrition sources (junk food, fast food), maybe you could eliminate some of that, but keep the egg in every day as your indulgence? At least with eggs you are also getting some nutritional benefit, unlike most junk food.

There also is the matter of whether or not the fat in an egg yolk is one of the "good" fats that are healthy for us if not over indulged upon---Salad Dressings are an example of this. But I think you get the point already. Enjoy your egg!! =)

Answer 4

the yolk or yellow part is the only fatty part of the egg , the whites are 27 mg of pure protein, good for muscles and sex and growth hormones a man weighing 180 need 48 egg white a day to gain muscles

Answer 5

Eggs alone wont make you put on weight.

Its the total amount of food you eat that counts. Eggs are quite nutritous however I would avoid lots everyday because although they are low in saturated fats, it does add up if you take in too many.

So eat in moderation and you will be fine.

Answer 6

no; since egg has cottylidon as well as bengal gram also has cottylidon . egg and bengal gram belong to same category .that is why egg s are not fatty

Answer 7

Nutritional values of the egg











Benefits of vitamins and minerals | Egg safety




Eggs are an important source of protein, essential vitamins and minerals and can make a significant contribution to a healthy diet. Nutritional requirements can vary considerably between men, women and children and can also vary in individuals from time to time.

To illustrate the contribution that eggs make to the diet and nutritional requirements, please refer to the table below. The data on the nutritional content of a single egg is based on a medium egg and all percentage composition figures relate to the contents, excluding the shell.

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry/ MAFF 1991 The Composition of Foods (5th edition)

Nutritional analysis of egg without its shell For a medium egg (Av 58g)
Constituent of Egg Amount per egg % of Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI)
For adult female 19-50 years For adult male19-50 years
Weight1
51.6
-
-

Water
g
38.8
-
-

Energy
kjoules/ kcalories
316/76
4
3

Protein
g
6.5
14
12

Carbohydrate
g
trace
-
-

Fat g
5.6
*
*

Inc saturated f.a.
g
1.6
*
*

Monounsaturated f.a
g
2.4
*
*

Polyunsaturated f.a.
g
0.6
*
*

Dietary fibre
g
none
-
-

MINERALS AND TRACE ELEMENTS

Sodium mg
72
4.5
4.5

Potassium
mg
67
3
3

Calcium
mg
29
4
4

Phosphorus
mg
103
19
19

Magnesium
mg
6.2
2
2

Iron
mg
1.0
7
11
Zinc
mg
0.7
10
7
Copper
mg
0.04
3
3

Iodine
mg
27
19
19

Chlorine
mg
83
3
3

Sulphur
mg
93
*
*

Selenium
mg
6
10 8
VITAMINS

Vitamin A mg 98
16
14

Vitamin D
mg 0.9
9**
9**

Vitamin E
mg 0.57
*
*

Vitamin C
mg none
-
-

Thiamin (B1)
mg 0.05
6
5

Riboflavin (B2)
mg 0.24
22
18

Niacin
mg 1.94
15
11

Vitamin B6
mg 0.06
5
4

Folate mg 26
13
13

Vitamin B12
mg 1.3
87
87

Biotin mg 10
*
*

Pantothenic acid
mg 0.91
*
*


1Assumes edible portion = 89%
*No RNI **Beyond age 65 years

Energy value of eggs
A medium egg has an energy value of 76 kilocalories (318 kilojoules) and the consumption of one egg daily would contribute only around 3% of the average energy requirement of an adult man; 4% for an adult woman.

With their significant protein, vitamin and mineral content and relatively low saturated fat content, eggs are a valuable component in a healthy diet.

Protein
Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Egg protein is of high biological value as it contains all the essential amino acids needed by the human body. Eggs therefore complement other food proteins of lower biological value by providing the amino acids that are in short supply in those foods. 12.5% of the weight of the egg is protein and it is found in both the yolk and the albumen. Although protein is more concentrated around the yolk, there is in fact more protein in the albumen.

On the evaluation scale most commonly used for assessing protein, egg is at the highest point, 100, and is used as the reference standard against which all other foods are assessed.

Vitamins
Eggs contain most of the recognised vitamins with the exception of vitamin C. The egg is a good source of all the B vitamins, plus the fat-soluble vitamin A. It also provides useful amounts of vitamin D, as well as some vitamin E.
Minerals
Eggs contain most of the minerals that the human body requires for health. In particular eggs are an excellent source of iodine, required to make the thyroid hormone, and phosphorus, required for bone health. The egg provides significant amounts of zinc, important for wound healing, growth and fighting infection; selenium, an important antioxidant; and calcium, needed for bone and growth structure and nervous function. Eggs also contain significant amounts of iron, the vital ingredient of red blood cells, but the availability of this iron to the body is uncertain.

Carbohydrate and dietary fibre
Eggs contain only traces of carbohydrate and no dietary fibre.

Fat
10.8% of the egg content is fat. The fat of an egg is found almost entirely in the yolk; there is less than 0.05% in the albumen.
Approximately 11% of an egg’s fatty acids are polyunsaturated, 44% monounsaturated and only 29% saturated.

Cholesterol
Cholesterol and Lecithin are fat-like substances and are essential to the structure and function of all cells in the body. Cholesterol helps to maintain the flexibility and permeability of cell membranes and is also a raw material for the fatty lubricants that help to keep the skin supple. Cholesterol is essential for the production of sex hormones, cortisol, vitamin D and bile salts.

Lecithin is involved in general lipid transportation in the blood and in the metabolism of cholesterol.

Answer 8

No, more than 2 a day would.

Answer 9

ya they are
yellow part is more fatty

Answer 10

eggs do contains fat ....but it wont makes u fat very soon....but if u'll eat one egg a day u might be put on weight in some months