Egg whites with whisk in bowl.
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images At 55 milligrams of sodium per large egg, egg whites have a healthy place in a well-planned low-sodium diet. They’re also low in calories and contain almost no fat while providing high-quality protein. Egg whites, however, only maintain their low-sodium status if you don’t sprinkle them with salt or scramble them in salted butter. For added flavor that won’t break your sodium budget, top cooked egg whites with salt-free spices such as paprika or black pepper.
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Egg Whites in Your Diet
You should limit your sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams or less per day, advises the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. One egg white provides just 2 percent of this amount. But adults age 51 and older, African-Americans and anyone with high blood pressure, kidney disease or diabetes should limit sodium consumption to no more than 1,500 milligrams per day, according to these guidelines. An egg white provides just under 4 percent of daily sodium needs for people in these demographics.
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USDA National Nutrient Database: Basic Report: 01124, Egg, White, Raw, Fresh
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Most Americans Consume Too Much Sodium
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USDA National Nutrient Database: Basic Report: 01124, Egg, White, Raw, Fresh
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Most Americans Consume Too Much Sodium
Egg whites with whisk in bowl.
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images
USDA National Nutrient Database: Basic Report: 01124, Egg, White, Raw, Fresh
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Most Americans Consume Too Much Sodium
