BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Egg yolk is high in ____
A
protein
B
Vitamin B
C
Fat
D
Vitamin C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Total Fat. Each egg yolk from a large egg contains about 4.5 grams of fat, along with 2.7 grams of protein and 0.6 gram of carbohydrates, making egg yolk 58 percent fat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Egg yolks are where almost all the egg’s nutrients and fat are found. However, in addition to these nutrients, the yolk also contains up to about half of the protein content of the egg ( 2 ). In a large egg that contains about 6.3 grams of protein, 2.7 grams comes from the yolk ( 1, 2 ).

Detailed explanation-3: -So, yes egg yolk is good for weight loss as it is a healthy, low-calorie food that is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and they can help you feel full longer than other foods. Just be sure to cook them in a healthy way (such as poaching or scrambling) and not to add too much fat or salt.

Detailed explanation-4: -The yolk undeniably contains more cholesterol, fat and calories than the whites, but it also holds the majority of an egg’s nutrients.

Detailed explanation-5: -Egg yolks are healthier than egg whites because they contain more lipids, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

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