Egg Beaters is the brand name for an egg substitute made by ConAgra Foods. It's made from egg whites and also contains thickeners and food coloring to simulate the egg yolk. This process does not use the egg yolk, which contains the fat and cholesterol in a whole egg. People who need to restrict their cholesterol intake frequently use Egg Beaters instead of whole eggs.
Serving Information
This nutritional information is based on 1/4 cup, or 2 fluid ounces, of Egg Beaters Original. This is half the contents of a 4-ounce carton of Egg Beaters, which is the smallest container of Egg Beaters. Other Egg Beaters products are also available, but they contain additional ingredients.
Calories
A serving of Egg Beaters has a total of 30 calories. This provides 1.5 percent of the daily value (DV) for calories, assuming a standard diet of 2,000 calories per day. Carbohydrates account for 6 calories and protein provides the remaining 24 calories. Egg Beaters contains no fat or cholesterol.
Carbohydrates and Protein
A serving of Egg Beaters contains 1 gram of carbohydrates, which is less than 1 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates. This total includes both complex carbohydrates and simple sugars. Egg Beaters doesn't contain any dietary fiber. A serving of Egg Beaters also contains 6 grams of protein, which is 12 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins
A serving of Egg Beaters contains 50 percent of the DV for riboflavin and 20 percent of the DV for vitamin B12. It also contains 15 percent of the DV for vitamin A and folate. A serving of Egg Beaters contains 10 percent of the DV for vitamin D, thiamine and pantothenic acid. A serving also has 4 percent of the DV for vitamin E and vitamin B6.
Minerals
Each serving of Egg Beaters contains 115 milligrams (mg) of sodium, which is 5 percent of the DV for sodium. A serving of Egg Beaters also has 6 percent of the DV for iron, 4 percent of the DV for zinc and 2 percent of the DV for calcium.
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