The Latinate names estival solstice (summer) and hibernal solstice (winter) are sometimes used to the same effect, as are midsummer and midwinter. June solstice and December solstice refer to the months of year in which they take place, with no ambiguity as to which hemisphere is the context.
Egg whites contain slightly more protein than egg yolks. One large egg white contains 3.6 grams of protein -- compared with 2.7 grams of protein found in egg yolks, according to the U.S. Department of Agricultureâs National Nutrient Database. Although egg whites are a source of dietary potassium, the yolks are rich in vitamin A, phosphorus, iron, zinc and vitamin D.
Eggs generally weigh about 57 grams. About 31 percent of the total egg weight is composed of the yolk, while 58 and 11 percent are composed of the egg white and shell, respectively.Both the yolk and the egg white contain a rich supply of high-quality protein.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.