Eggs pack an abundance of nutritional value within their small shell casing. They are rich in protein, B-vitamins and healthy fats. Eggs are also high in cholesterol, however, which exists entirely in the yolk. Diets high in cholesterol can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, causing many to avoid eggs altogether. Egg Beaters were created to counter some of the concern with egg yolks. Egg Beaters are made from egg whites and provide a lower-fat, lower-cholesterol and lower-calorie alternative to regular eggs.
Total Calories
One serving of Egg Beaters Original is listed as 1/4 cup, weighing 61 g, according to the Egg Beaters website. Each serving of Egg Beaters Original contains 30 calories. One egg, on the other hand, weighs about 50 g and contains 70 total calories. Adults generally require a minimum of 2,000 calories a day, so one large egg supplies about 4 percent of their minimum caloric needs while a serving of Egg Beaters Original contributes about 2 percent.
Protein Calories
Both Egg Beaters Original and regular eggs contain an abundance of protein with 6 g per serving. Protein contains 4 calories per 1 g, so both Egg Beaters Original and regular eggs contain about 24 calories from this macronutrient per serving. Most adults need at least 50 g, or 200 calories, of protein each day, so both Egg Beaters Original and regular eggs contribute about 12 percent of the typical adult's minimum protein needs.
Fat Calories
A regular egg contains 5 g of fat, while Egg Beaters Original has none. Fat contains 9 calories per 1 g, so a regular egg contains about 45 calories from fat. Adults who consume a 2,000-calorie diet generally need about 400 to 700 calories, or 44 to 78 g, of fat each day. A regular egg contributes about 11 percent of an adult's minimum fat needs.
Carbohydrate Calories
Eggs do not contain carbohydrates, while Egg Beaters Original contains a negligible amount. Most adults require 225 to 325 g of carbohydrates each day, so the 1 g in a 1/4-cup serving of Egg Beaters Original is an insufficient source of this macronutrient. Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per 1 g, so a serving of Egg Beaters Original contains just 4 calories from carbohydrates, or about 2 percent of a typical adult's minimum daily requirement.
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