🌍 Sustainable Protein
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Whole egg for Sustainable Protein

13g protein per 100g · Complete

Fits in moderation

Lower-impact protein sources — legumes, algae, and small fish — let you hit your target without the land and water cost of large livestock.

The numbers

Per 100g
13g
155 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 1 large egg
7g
78 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
14×
~1092 kcal from this food

Why it works for sustainable protein

For sustainable eating, look for low environmental footprint per gram of protein. Whole egg isn't a top pick gold-standard protein quality (diaas ~1.13).

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