Tag: Egg whites vs yolk

For decades, many people have been conditioned to believe that the yellow part of the egg is unhealthy due to its cholesterol content. This persistent myth is the leading reason why people don't eat the yellow part of the egg, though other factors also play a role, including weight loss fads and texture aversions.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one large egg contains approximately 6.3 grams of protein. Based on this widely accepted data, consuming five large eggs will indeed provide slightly over 30g of protein, confirming this popular nutritional claim.

A large egg yolk contains approximately 4.5 grams of fat and 184mg of cholesterol. For decades, this nutritional profile has led many to question: is egg yolk unhealthy fat or a valuable part of a healthy diet? Science provides a nuanced answer.

Despite decades of debate and conflicting headlines, research from August 2025 in *The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition* found that eating two eggs a day actually improved cholesterol levels in healthy adults. This evolving evidence addresses the long-standing question, 'Is there anything unhealthy about eating eggs?'