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Boiled egg white: Nutrition and who it suits

Boiled egg white is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS and diabetes, and fine in a portion for menopause. 100 g has 53 kcal and 12.4 g of protein. One serving is one egg white (33 g), about 17 kcal.

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy53 kcal
Protein12.4 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat0.3 g
Potassium147 mg
Magnesium11.6 mg
Folate4.1 µg

Where its calories come from

95%
  • Protein 95%
  • Carbohydrate 0%
  • Fat 5%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of boiled egg white?

About 17 kcal for one egg white (33 g), and about 34 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (33 g) fills.

9%Protein
4.1 g
2%Potassium
48.5 mg
1%Magnesium
3.8 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code M005. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is boiled egg white good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 53 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 33 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 33 g serving.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

4.1 g of protein in a 33 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 53 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceAlmost no carbohydrate in a 33 g serving.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal4.1 g of protein in a 33 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

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