Experts crack the code on the amount of protein in eggs, plus various ways to enjoy them.
Eggs are one of the best dietary sources of high-quality protein.
These little orbs can provide plenty of muscle-building macro at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Were cracking launch the details below.
How Much Protein Is in an Egg?
TL;DR: an average (large-sized) egg contains 6 to 7 grams of protein.
As you may have noticed while shopping, eggs come in different sizes.
Theres even the adorably namedbut infrequently usedpeewee egg.
Each size contains slightly different amounts of protein.
Research has shown chickens fed higher protein levels produce more eggs, but not higher-protein eggs.
The yolk of a large egg contains 2.75 grams of protein, while its white has 3.6 grams.
To boost protein in recipes, you’re free to always focus on whites.
Save the yolks for another purpose like making cakes or custards.
Let these ten ideas whisk you away.
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