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This Is the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs

Typically, when you’re shopping for eggs to whip up a quiche, an omelet or even an angel food cake, white-shelled eggs are the norm. But eggs do come in other colors, and brown eggs are at the top of that list.

Is there a difference between brown and white eggs? It’s time to find an answer to this scrambled question.

What Is the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

The shell color is the main difference between brown and white eggs. But are there any other differences between the two? It depends on the hen that laid the eggs.

Both brown eggs and white eggs are the same in structure, different hens produce different colored eggs. A hen with brown feathers and red earlobes will likely lay brown eggs, whereas a white feathered hen with white earlobes will produce white eggs.

Does Eggshell Color Affect Nutrition?

You won’t find any difference in nutritional quality if you’re judging an egg by its color. The inside of the egg will look just the same, and it can be used in the kitchen in the same way.

The real difference is in the diet and environment of the chicken. The food eaten by the hen who laid the egg can directly affect how an egg tastes. Typically, hens that are pasture-raised have an opportunity to forage, and may be fed higher-quality food, therefore making the eggs taste better to some consumers. Read the label on your egg carton to learn more about the farm that’s producing your eggs.

Hens that are allowed to roam in the sunshine also lay eggs that can contain up to 3-4 times the amount of vitamin D found in eggs laid by hens that raised conventionally. Plus, hens that eat food rich in omega-3 fatty acids lay eggs that have high levels of the same nutrients.

What Are the Best Eggs to Buy?

When it comes to choosing between brown and white eggs, it’s up to your personal preference. The feed and environment of the hens that laid the eggs is often mentioned on the carton, so if you’re looking for a particular nutrient in your eggs, you can start there.

However, if you’re hoping to cut down on your grocery bill, sticking with white eggs is your best bet. Brown eggs tend to be more expensive, because of the quality and quantity of food that the hens typically eat. This is how to tell if your eggs are fresh.

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