Below are the shares of nutritionist Dr. Rohini Patil (CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle, India).
Protein is important for health
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, protein promotes metabolic reactions, helping the body function smoothly. Protein is also an essential micronutrient that helps you lose weight, strengthen bones and promote heart health.
How much protein does an egg contain?
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the protein content in eggs depends on the size of the egg. Here is a breakdown of the amount of protein in different types of eggs:
- A small 38 gram egg contains 4.9 grams of protein.
- A medium-sized 44 gram egg contains 5.5 grams of protein.
- One large 50 gram egg contains 6.3 grams of protein.
- One large 56 gram egg contains 7 grams of protein.
- One large 63 gram egg contains 7.9 grams of protein.
Protein in egg yolks and egg whites
Egg yolks are thought to be the only place where most of the nutrients and fats are, so they essentially contain half of the protein content in eggs. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are about 2.7 grams of protein in the yolk of a large 63-gram egg and 3.6 grams of protein in a 33-gram raw egg white.
Do raw eggs or cooked eggs contain more protein?
Protein in raw eggs: 6.3 grams
Protein in hard-boiled eggs: 6.3 grams
Protein in whole fried eggs: 6.26 grams
Although there are many different ways to eat eggs, you still get roughly the same amount of protein from each type of egg.
