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Boil water
Bowl water in a wide vessel and simmer it .
- Serving Size 1 Large Piece (50 g)
- Calories67.1 kcal
- Carbs0.3 g (1.4 kcal)
- Protein6.5 g (25.9 kcal)
- Fats4.4 g (39.8 kcal)
Poached egg recipe
A poached egg is a good source of protein, vitamin A and an excellent source of biotin, selenium. HINT: Do not eat more than one medium piece per day as it contains high cholesterol.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
Whole egg raw
100 Grams
Salt
2 Grams
Black pepper powder
2 Grams
Instructions
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Slide the egg
Break one egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the water. Immediately repeat with the second egg.
3
Serve
Remove with a slotted spoon. Season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Label
Poached egg
- Serving Size1 Large Piece (50 g)
- Calories67.1 kcal
- Carbs0.3 g
- Fiber0.3 g
- Sugar0.0 g
- Protein6.5 g
- Fat4.4 g
- Saturated fat1.4 g
- Mono unsaturated fat1.7 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.6 g
- Cholesterol176.0 mg
- Sodium378.3 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
45 Low
Low glycemic impact due to protein and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
- Include healthy fats like nuts or a drizzle of olive oil
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Poached egg | Sooriya Kilangu Muttai | Sunny side up egg | Bet Kukdi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 67.1 kcal | 100.8 kcal | 100.8 kcal | 167.7 kcal |
| Carbs | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 5.9 g | 5.9 g | 9.9 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 8.3 g | 8.3 g | 13.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 378.3 mg | 339.3 mg | 339.3 mg | 457.4 mg |
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 157.8 mg | 157.8 mg | 251.4 mg |
