🥚 Egg Protein Calculator
Calculate exactly how much protein is in your eggs — by quantity, size & type
| Egg Size | Weight | 1 Egg | 2 Eggs | 3 Eggs | 6 Eggs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peewee | 35g / 1.2oz | 4.4g | 8.8g | 13.2g | 26.4g |
| Small | 38g / 1.3oz | 4.9g | 9.8g | 14.7g | 29.4g |
| Medium | 44g / 1.6oz | 5.5g | 11.0g | 16.5g | 33.0g |
| Large | 50g / 1.8oz | 6.3g | 12.6g | 18.9g | 37.8g |
| X-Large | 56g / 2.0oz | 7.0g | 14.0g | 21.0g | 42.0g |
| Jumbo | 63g / 2.2oz | 7.9g | 15.8g | 23.7g | 47.4g |
| Egg Part | Weight (Large) | Protein | Calories | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Egg (Large) | 50g / 1.8oz | 6.3g | 71 kcal | 5.0g |
| Egg White Only | 33g / 1.2oz | 3.6g | 17 kcal | 0.1g |
| Egg Yolk Only | 17g / 0.6oz | 2.7g | 55 kcal | 4.5g |
| Daily Protein Goal | 2 Eggs Cover | Eggs Needed (Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 46g/day (avg. woman) | 27% | ~7 eggs |
| 56g/day (avg. man) | 23% | ~9 eggs |
| 100g/day (active adult) | 13% | ~16 eggs |
| 150g/day (athlete) | 8% | ~24 eggs |
Eggs fed folks and other humans for millions of years. The most commonly used Eggs come from chickens. In Southeast Asia people started to gather chicken Eggs for food already by 1500 BC.
Eggs of other birds, for instance ducks or ostriches, also serve as food, even though often less than those of chickens.
Eggs: History, Health Benefits and Simple Ways to Cook
For any meal Eggs form a healthy choice. They give Protein, fat and important vitamins, while they stay quite low in calories. In one big egg sits six grams of Protein, plus good supply of eight key nutrients, all for only 70 calories.
Because of their richness in nutrients Eggs help in control of weight. Moreover they rank among the most cheap ways to get quality Protein, which makes them especially friendly to the wallet.
The yolk of one big egg stores 200 mg of cholesterol, so it belongs to the most rich sources of that dietary element. Even so Eggs carry also other substances, that help to lower the dangers of heart disease. In an egg sit around 5 grams of fat, and the moast of it is the more useful type, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.
Research among almost half a million of folks in China points, that weekly meal of one egg a day can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. But so that Eggs truly help, one must eat them in context of a healthy lifestyle.
In sweet as well as in salty foods one can use Eggs. They rank among the most useful foods. For scrambled Eggs one mixes the white with the yolk, then cooks the mix in a pan with butter, milk or cream.
During heating the Eggs clot, forming little clumps. For a fried egg one cracks it in a slightly oiled nonstick pan and covers for sum moments, so that the white fully cooks. A classic poached egg cooks in low heat and swirl, so that the white parts set while the yolk stays liquid.
Shakshuka forms another wonderful way to prepare Eggs. It starts with onions and red peppers, then one adds spices and canned tomatoes. The Eggs one poaches directly in that mix and serves with bread or pita.
Eggs, that come from chickens with free access to the outside, sometimes are called pasture-fed. Those birds eat grains, but also search for wild grasses and insects. There are also organic and cage-free types.
Eggs appear in various sizes, from medium until extra big, and even their color can differ. Whether one eats them alone or as part of abigger recipe, know their nutritious data are always useful.
