weight in grams egg yolk
One large egg contains 6.3 grams of protein. Of these 6.3 grams, 2.7 grams are present in the yolk, while 3.6 grams are located in the egg white. Most women need a minimum of 46 grams of protein each day, so if you consume just the egg yolk, you would get about 6 percent of your daily protein needs.f these 6.3 grams, 2.7 grams are present in the yolk, while 3.6 grams are located in the egg white. Most women need a minimum of 46 grams of protein each day, so if you consume just the egg yolk, you would get about 6 percent of your daily protein needs.