Is the egg white healthy or the yoke?
Egg yolks are rich in cholesterol, fats, some protein, vitamins. Egg whites are rich in protein alone, and is cholesterol free.
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About Egg Yolks
Egg yolks have been getting a bad rep for years, but they are actually very nutritious. Your body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to keep your skin healthy and to help support cell membranes, so as long as your cholesterol level is normal you can consume egg yolks as part of a balanced diet. Eggs are also low in salt content with just 8 mg of sodium contained in 1 egg yolk.
About Egg Whites
In an egg white, the "white" is the part of the egg that surrounds the yolk. It only turns white when cooked because of a chemical change. While the yolk is the primary source of nutrition in an egg, there is some nutrient content to the egg white. The technical name for the egg white is the albumen.
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