I know the yolk is pretty much all fat. Are the egg whites fattening? People say that the egg whites have a lot of protein. Does that mean they give you muscle? Why do some athletes eat the egg raw?
2007-11-03 13:49:24 · 7 answers · asked by Green 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
100% of the fat is in the yolk and the protein is split about 50/50 between the yolk and white.
so 1 large egg white would be about 3.5 grams of protein and 14 calories
1 gram of protein = 4 cals
1 gram of carbs = 4 cals
1 gram of fats = 9 cals
* knowledgeable athletes today do not consume raw eggs as there is no benefit only risks. it was done decades ago as people didnt' really know any better
2007-11-03 14:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not really. And dont worry about the yolk either, even if it is "all fat", the entire egg is about 30 calories, and that is GOOD fat, not unhealthy fat like you find in burgers or steak or any other junk food. You can go ahead and eat the egg whole. It will help you build muscle a bit faster if you eat it within 45 minutes of your workout, and it is a good breakfast because it fills you up longer with less calories and pretty much no bad stuff. Some people think that cooking the eggs takes out some of the nutrients, but the thought of it makes me a little sick, and you could very easily get salmonella poisoning. I would say dont risk it, the risks outweigh the benefits, and unless you are hardcore training, it wouldnt benefit you at all, and if you ARE, you need to shell out the money for a PT.
2007-11-03 14:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by sami_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the white part has fat, but much less than the yolk (yellow part), which has a lot of fat and cholesterol. The egg whites are a good source of protein.
2016-04-02 03:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the white part is fat free and contains a lot of protein (which keeps you fuller longer).
2007-11-03 13:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by je m'appelle Serenity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fat is not the enemy, carbs are. Cavemen had no weight or disease problems. What's going on now (obesity and disease) is directly related to processed carbs.
2007-11-03 14:29:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
almost pure protien, as for eating raw eggs, be careful of salmonella
2007-11-03 13:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by deejayspop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No take it from a person that's sis. is in college to become a pastry cheif
2007-11-03 13:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋