doing a double take
I thought that double yoke eggs were a rare find, but recently I purchased a few cartons of jumbo eggs that had all double yokes. I did a little nutritional investigating to find out how double yoke eggs compare to their single yolk nest-mates.
Eggs usually have around 80 calories. They contain about 5 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein. My recent purchase of jumbo eggs contain a little more. Coming in around 90 calories, 5 grams of fat and 8 grams of protein.
Those jumbo double yolk eggs turned out to be double the pleasure with 151 calories, 11 grams of fat and 13 grams of protein.
It appears that double yolk eggs are great for adding in that extra protein for the price of one. Plus a few calories and fat grams, that is. But still within a bariatric friendly portion.
Volume wise, these double yolksters (uncooked) measured just under 1/3 cup.
Julia Holloman
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What do you suggest to someone that is trying to lose fat. I mean I understand that protein is good. But what about losing fat, will the fat in the double egg be beneficial or should I stick to one egg?
Hi Lisa,
I started out doing about 5 grams of fat per meal. One nutritionist I talk to says single digits of fat grams is good (per meal). Fat is a beneficial part of your diet. I try to stick to the healthier fats such as olives, healthy plant oils, dark chocolate, avocados, and nuts and seeds. Eggs are a good food item, I don't have them everyday, and I usually purchase single-yoke eggs. But the double-yokes were a surprise, fun, a little more protein and within my single digit limits. Most of the time I can't eat all of it anyway....but it is a little more protein than a single egg. Remember it's a guideline, not a hard fast rule. Hope this helps. See more about healthy fats by searching "healthy fats or mufas" in the side search bar. The fat-belly diet is a good one, I like the menu suggestions, but I have to make some adjustments. Thanks for your response and your support of Miles to go blog. julia