Eggs are an important source of protein and fat, the product is widely known and widely used in cooking.
However, not everyone knows what is healthier – eating egg whites or yolks.
Protein
Contains high amounts of protein and water, low amounts of fat, carbohydrates and minerals.
Protein is an important source of amino acids necessary for tissue growth and repair and maintenance of the immune system.
Protein helps improve blood glucose levels.
It contains B vitamins, including magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, iron, phosphorus. Chicken egg white does not contain cholesterol.
Yolk
It contains more vitamins and fats, it is more caloric than protein.
The distinctive feature of the yolk is that it contains more protein than the white itself: 16-17% versus 12.7% in the white.
However, the yolk contains a large amount of fat and cholesterol.
What is better - white or yolk?
The two components contain many important nutrients needed to maintain health.
It is important to consume both the white and yolk in full to get the maximum amount of nutrients.
