admin Eggs contain about 6 grams of high quality protein, so high that it is used as the standard by which other foods are measured. Eggs are also a rich source of vitamins, including A, E and K and a range of B vitamins such as B12 (energy), riboflavin and folic acid. Eggs also contain all eight essential amino acids needed for optimal muscle recovery and building valuable minerals like calcium, zinc and iron. Egg protein is very rich in quality and it is due to this fact that manufacturers of protein powders often base their products on egg protein. Egg protein contains all the essential amino acids that the human body requires.
A typical grade A large egg will contain around 6 grams of protein. The egg white will have about 3.6 grams and the yolk will contain about 2.7 grams.
- A small egg contains 5 grams.
- A large egg contains 6 grams.
- A jumbo egg (the biggest) contains 8 grams.
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, the egg white from a large 33 g egg contains 3.60 g of protein. A hundred grams of dried glucose reduced egg white powder contains 82.40 g of protein. One large whole egg contains 6.28 g of protein. You will lose a significant amount of protein by eating only the egg white.
Eggs are pretty rich in cholesterol and saturated fat, but that doesn’t matter because they do not increase chances of heart disease like previously thought. In fact, eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat.
How much protein in an egg, based on size?
- Small Egg (38g): 5 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, 54 calories
- Medium Egg (44g): 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, 63 calories
- Large Egg (50g): 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, 71 calories
- Extra-Large Egg (56g): 7 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, 80 calories
- Jumbo Egg (63g): 8 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, 90 calories
