Chicken Egg White (Albumen)
Eggs & Egg Products · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Chicken egg white is pure aqueous protein albumen (54% ovalbumin, 12% ovotransferrin, 11% ovomucoid). Per 100g, it delivers 52 kcal, 10.9g pure protein, 0.17g fat (0g saturated), 0.73g carbohydrates, and 0mg cholesterol.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 172183) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 (Pure Albumen) g |
| Total Fat | 0.17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Choline | 1.1 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 0.73 g |
| Coagulation Temp (White) | 62 – 65°C (144–149°F) |
| Coagulation Temp (Yolk) | N/A |
Pure Albumen Macro Ratio
Over 85% of calories in egg white derive directly from protein with zero saturated fat and zero cholesterol, making it the benchmark zero-fat high-protein ingredient for body composition nutrition and meringue foams.