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Definately the white part! The white part is lowfat and pure protein. In a large egg, the yolk contains about 213 mg of cholesterol. A diet high in cholesterol can lead to high blood cholesterol levels.

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What is the most cholesterol part of the egg?

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What part of eggs has cholesterol?

The yolk of the egg contains cholesterol. That is why people put on a low cholesterol diet are advised to eat egg white or egg beaters and avoid the yolk.


What part of the egg is bad?

The yolk is high in cholesterol


What is yolk?

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What are egg yolkes made out of?

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Can a heart patient eat the white part of egg?

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How much cholesterol does the average egg yolk have?

the average large egg contributes 213 milligrams of cholesterol, egg's cholesterol is confined to the yolk.


Is egg whites high in cholesterol?

No, the cholesterol is in the yolk.


How much cholesterol is in an egg white?

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Does the yolk contain the cholesterol?

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