Maximum percentage of which of the following is present in the yellow of a raw egg?

Correct option is C

Option (a): Inorrect
• Egg yolk contains the highest proportion of lipids (fats) among all components.
• Approximately 32–35% of yolk is fat, including phospholipids and cholesterol, making it the major nutrient of yolk.
Option (b): Incorrect
• Proteins are present in significant amount, but still much lower than lipids in yolk (≈15–17%).
Option (c): correct
• Water content in yolk is about 48–50%, which is less dominant compared to egg white.
• However, in terms of nutrient concentration, lipids have the maximum share.
Option (d): Incorrect
• Minerals form a very small fraction of yolk composition (<2%).