
Egg Yolk
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Egg yolk is composed of 70% lipids and 30% proteins. It contains carotenoids such as zeaxanthin and lutein, vitamins. Egg yolk has a high content of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, which can promote cardiovascular disease. One egg yolk contains between 200 mg and 300 mg of cholesterol/100 g (1). Egg yolk can increase the risk of microbial...