Does Egg White Have Choline?

Does Egg White Have Choline?

Just one large egg contains almost 140 milligrams of choline in its yellow yolk — there's not any choline in the egg whites.

How much choline is in an egg white?

The choline content of an egg is almost entirely concentrated in the yolk. In fact, there's 680 mg of the nutrient per 100 grams of egg yolk versus 1 mg per 100 grams of egg white, making it important to eat the whole egg to get the most choline ( 4 ).

Can I eat egg white everyday?

The American Heart Association suggests(link opens in new window) one egg (or two egg whites) per day for people who eat them, as part of a healthy diet.

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