Question

Egg yolk is rich in______ and egg albumin is rich in______.

• A. omega-3 fatty acids
• B. proteins

Answer 1

Egg yolk:

1. An egg is highly nutritious and comprises the yellow-colored yolk and egg white also known as egg albumin.
2. The egg yolks contribute about 55 calories.
3. The egg yolk is nutritionally richer than egg white.
4. The egg yolk is rich in water-soluble vitamins such as B6 and B12, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, selenium, etc.
5. The egg yolk has about 200 mg of cholesterol which is the biggest source of dietary cholesterol. However, the consumption of egg yolk should be limited as it can increase the risk of heart disease.
6. The egg yolk is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for brain development and retinal function.

Egg albumin:

1. The egg whites contribute about 17 calories.
2. The egg white is low in calories and rich in proteins which help in growth and repair.
3. Unlike egg yolk, egg whites lack cholesterol and omega-3 fatty acids.

Final answer: Egg yolk is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and egg albumin is rich in proteins.