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About Calories in Eggs and Egg Substitutes
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Calories in Egg and Egg SubsitutesEggs contain between 65-90 calories depending on size. In a large egg, the egg yolk contains about 63 calories while the egg white contains about 17 calories. For specific details of the calorie and energy content of different types of eggs, click the foods below. Duck
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Egg Substitute Energy and Cholesterol Content of EggsIf you want to lose weight, an egg is a good food option for a healthy weight loss diet, as it has a low calorie-content and tons of nutrition. In general, calorie-controlled diets recommend a regular intake of eggs. In addition to energy content, dietary nutrition is also important, as a nutritious diet helps the body to burn calories faster and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. So as well as calorie-counting, check food labels for nutritional value. One nutritional worry about over-consumption of egg yolks concerns their cholesterol level. Most dietitians and nutritionists advise a limited intake of egg yolks for anyone with elevated blood cholesterol levels or a history of heart disease. Fortunately, egg whites contain no fat or cholesterol and may be eaten freely. Nutritional and energy values provided on most of the above food pages include: vitamins, minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs. Understanding diet nutrition makes calorie control and weight management easier and helps you to follow a healthy eating plan. See also Nutrition in Eggs How To Save CaloriesCalorie savings tip: If you counting calories to reduce weight, the best way to lower energy intake is to eat fewer egg yolks and more egg whites. Of course any calorie-burning workout helps to increase energy-expenditure and thus allows you to eat more egg yolks with less risk of developing a weight problem. More
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