Eggs, chicken, white, boiled

Boiled chicken egg white is the cooked white part of a hen’s egg, with the yolk excluded. It mainly provides water and protein, with only trace amounts of fat and carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 13g of protein, provides 221 kJ of energy and has 0.38g of salt. It also supplies some vitamins and minerals, including riboflavin and selenium.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while selenium contributes to normal thyroid function. For people monitoring their intake, boiled egg white contains only trace amounts of saturated fat, but it is not salt-free. Any salt added during preparation would increase the salt content. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.