🥚 Scrambled Eggs Protein Calculator
Calculate the exact protein content in your scrambled eggs serving
| Serving | Eggs | Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 egg (plain) | 1 large | 6g | 91 kcal | 7g | 0.6g |
| 2 eggs (plain) | 2 large | 12g | 182 kcal | 14g | 1.2g |
| 3 eggs (plain) | 3 large | 18g | 273 kcal | 21g | 1.8g |
| 4 eggs (plain) | 4 large | 24g | 364 kcal | 28g | 2.4g |
| 2 whites only | 2 large | 7.2g | 34 kcal | 0.1g | 0.5g |
| 3 whites only | 3 large | 10.8g | 51 kcal | 0.2g | 0.8g |
| 2 eggs + 2 tbsp milk | 2 large | 12.6g | 197 kcal | 15g | 2.5g |
| 2 eggs + cheddar | 2 large | 19g | 362 kcal | 28g | 1.2g |
| Egg Size | Weight | Protein | Calories | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 44g (1.6 oz) | 5.5g | 63 kcal | 4.4g |
| Large | 50g (1.8 oz) | 6.3g | 72 kcal | 5g |
| Extra Large | 56g (2.0 oz) | 7g | 80 kcal | 5.6g |
| Jumbo | 63g (2.2 oz) | 7.9g | 90 kcal | 6.3g |
| Add-in | Amount | Protein Added | Calories Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Milk | 1 tbsp (15ml) | +0.5g | +9 kcal |
| Low-Fat Milk (2%) | 1 tbsp (15ml) | +0.5g | +7.5 kcal |
| Skim Milk | 1 tbsp (15ml) | +0.5g | +5 kcal |
| Heavy Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) | +0.3g | +52 kcal |
| Almond Milk | 1 tbsp (15ml) | +0.1g | +2 kcal |
| Cheddar Cheese | 28g (1 slice) | +7g | +113 kcal |
| Swiss Cheese | 28g (1 slice) | +8g | +108 kcal |
| Cottage Cheese | 60g (1/4 cup) | +7g | +55 kcal |
Scrambled eggs rank between the most old and basic ways to prepare eggs. The method beat them and cook until solid existed everywhere, where folks cooked. Although it seems simple, those creamy bits are more easily messed up than well done.
Burning the pan during making of scrambled eggs is too common.
How to Make Soft, Creamy Scrambled Eggs
Butter works well for cooking scrambled eggs. Melt it in the pan on low until warm later add the eggs. The fat in butter covers the proteins of the eggs like thick cream coats.
This stops too much liquid release and helps to create more fluffy results. Half-and-half works just as well. For eight eggs, around a third cup of it is enough.
Pass the egg mix through a screen with fine loops to remove the white thread called chalazo, which gives smoother texture.
Add extra egg yolks to strengthen the thickness, which results in richer and creamy structure. Even a small dose of cream, only one spoon, changes the feel of the eggs. Heavy whipping cream instead of normal milk can give far nicer results.
Adding a spoon of yoghurt during blending is also useful.
Cook on medium-low heat. Push and move the eggs every few seconds. Scratch the bottom and sides of the pan to form bits and escape drying of any part.
For soft, creamy texture, end when the eggs almost set, but there is still a bit of liquid. The staying heat in the pan will end the cook and will close the top after removal of the flame. Remove the eggs from heat, when they are around eighty percent done, is a wise step, because they still cook.
For bright, fluffy and fully cooked scrambled eggs with smooth texture, one needs patience. Traditional scrambled eggs prepare only on low flame, gently and always moved during several minutes. The hole process does not end in only five to six minutes.
Strong heat does make denser scrambled eggs.
The movement affects the process. A rubber spatula, moved slowly along the pan bottom, creates bigger bits. Faster moving gives more small bits.
Adding two spoons of water to the eggs before blending, together with salt and pepper, is another way. Leave the salted egg mix rest ten to fifteen minutes before cooking helps to scatter the proteins and soften the whole thing.
Scrambled eggs go well with many additions. Cheddar cheese, diced ham and heavy cream creates a fast and tasty breakfast. Cheddar with feta, olives and Greek filling forms another good mix.
Toasted dark bread with scrambled eggs also works well. Season during cook, not at the start, to allow pepper and salt to blend in the texture instead of stay up. Reheating scrambled eggs is not a good idea, unless they go in a breakfast burrito.
They cook in little time, sopreparing a fresh batch is the best idea.
