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What part of eggs contains fat that is not good for cholesterol

06/03/08

Loryn

Topics:Cholesterol , eggs , white of egg , good

Is it true that the white part of eggs is not bad for high cholesterol?

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Martin Cane, M.D.

Loryn,

Great question! The average large egg has 213 milligrams of cholesterol and all of this is contained in the yolk. The egg white has no cholesterol. Egg substitutes are made with egg whites and can be used in cooking recipes as well as breakfast dishes.

Thanks again for the question.

Martin Cane, M.D.

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