Scrambled egg whites is a simple dish that is easy and inexpensive to make. Egg whites can be an ideal meal for someone who's watching his weight, as the yolk contains more calories than the whites.
Base Calorie Count
The egg whites from a single fresh chicken egg contain 17 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Scrambling the whites on their own does not alter the calorie count.
Add-Ons
Scrambled egg whites, or an egg-white omelet, can become more caloric depending on the cooking method. Cooking spray, according to Calorie King, contains only 2 calories for a short spray of less than a second long. Greasing your pan with butter or margarine can cause your scrambled egg whites to have more calories, including those from fat. One tlbs. of butter contains 101 calories. The same measure of margarine contains between 76 and 101 calories, depending on the variety you buy. Adding cheese or other ingredients to your eggs will add yet more calories.
Considerations
Egg whites can be a healthy alternative to whole eggs if you are struggling with high cholesterol. According to MayoClinic.com, egg yolks contain cholesterol but egg whites do not.
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