Eggs are a versatile, low-carbohydrate food that can be eaten alone or used in many recipes. Boiling eggs is a popular cooking method that takes little time and effort. Although whole eggs contain few carbohydrates, a large egg holds more than 200 mg of cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. Avoid consuming too much cholesterol by removing the yolk from your eggs after preparation. Boiled egg white are low in calories and cholesterol and high in protein.
Significance
Many people are fans of eggs, but stay away from them because of the fat and cholesterol content. Egg whites provide an alternative to the traditional egg that is low in fat and calories. The calories in four large egg whites is less than the calories found in one whole egg.
Serving Size and Calories
A serving size of boiled egg white is one egg. Each egg has 17 calories, 1/4 the amount of calories found in an egg with the yolk intact. In addition, while half the calories in a regular egg come from fat, boiled egg white contains 0.1 g of fat.
Protein
Egg whites are a popular food choice for people who are trying to build muscle as they contain a significant amount of protein. One boiled egg white has 3.6 g of protein, or 7 percent of the recommended daily allowance.
Additional Nutrition Information
Boiled egg white holds 55 mg of sodium, or 2 percent of the amount recommended for a 2,000-calorie diet. While a regular egg has 240 mg of cholesterol, an egg white contains 11 mg, which is 4 percent of the daily recommended allowance. A small amount of calcium, 2.3 mg, is also found in a serving of boiled egg white.
Warning
Make sure your boiled egg white is completely cooked. Allow the egg to sit in boiling water for at least 18 minutes, according to the Betty Crocker website. Eating raw egg white puts you at a risk for salmonella poisoning.
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