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.
1 Egg Equals How Much Protein? The amount of protein in an egg varies by the size of the egg. One small egg contains 4.8 grams of protein. There are 5.5 grams in a medium egg; 6.3 grams in a large; and a jumbo egg contains 7.9 grams. Because eggs are relatively inexpensive, they are an affordable source of protein in the diet.