Egg whites contain much fewer calories than egg yolks. Cheese contains a moderate amount of calories per ounce, but if the cheese is reduced in fat, it contains fewer. Egg whites with cheese are a healthy way to start your day.
Calorie Facts
An egg-white omelet made with two egg whites, 3/4 oz. processed American cheese and 1 tbsp. olive oil contains 105 calories. An egg omelet made with two egg whites, 3/4 oz. no-fat American cheese and 1 tbsp. olive oil contains 185 calories.
Cheeses
There are 114 calories in 1 oz. of Swiss cheese and cheddar cheese. The low-fat version of these cheeses contains 50 calories per oz.. Regular cream cheese contains 51 calories per tbsp., and low-fat cream cheese contains 35 calories per tbsp. There are 86 calories in a 1-oz. serving of part skim mozzarella.
Suggestions
To make an omelet with egg whites and cheese, fry two egg whites in 1 tbsp. olive oil and shredded American, Swiss or mozzarella cheese to it. Eggs whites also taste good with 2 tbsp. of cream cheese added to them.