Nutrition Facts on Vitol Egg Protein

Nutrition Facts on Vitol Egg Protein
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Vitol 100% Egg Protein is used as a muscle maintenance supplement. This protein can help active people gain lean muscle mass and support the maintenance of current muscle. Vitol 100% Egg Protein is marketed as a nutritional supplement; you should read and understand the nutrition facts of any food product before consuming it.

Calories and Macronutrients

According to the Health Superstore, Vitol Egg Protein contains approximately 102 calories per serving, which is 2 tbsp. or 25 g. One serving can provide you with 24 g of protein, for 96 calories, 0 g of carbohydrates, and 0 g of fat.

Vitamins

Vitol Egg Protein contains multiple vitamins, including vitamin A, with 2 percent of the daily value; vitamin C, with 2 percent DV; thiamine, with 2 percent DV; riboflavin, with 35 percent DV; vitamin B6, with 25 percent DV; biotin, with 5 percent DV; and niacin, with 2 percent DV.

Minerals and Digestive Enzymes

This protein can also provide your body with some essential minerals, including calcium, with 2 percent DV; iron, with 2 percent DV; and iodine, with 10 percent DV. Also, included in the ingredients are papain and bromelain, enzymes from papaya and pineapple that, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, help with digestion.

Amino Acids

This supplement contains 18 different amino acids, all of which are essential for the synthesis and maintenance of muscle. These amino acids are glycine, with 796 mg per serving; alanine, with 1,225 mg; arginine, with 1,252 mg; aspartic acid, with 2,410 mg; cystine, with 701 mg; glutamic acid, with 3,012 mg; histidine, with 534 mg; proline, 811 mg; serine, 1,548 mg; tyrosine, 925 mg; Isoleucine, 1,450 mg; leucine, with 1,985 mg; lysine, with 1,624 mg; methionine, with 975 mg; phenylalanine, with 1,425 mg; threonine, with 1,154 mg; tryptophan, with 420 mg; and valine, with 1,820 mg. None of these amino acids has an established daily intake recommendation.

Warning

The statements provided on the label of Vitol Egg Protein have not been assessed by the FDA. This product is meant to be used as a dietary supplement, and not to cure or treat any diseases or illnesses.

References

Article reviewed by Ed Garcia Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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