Which Egg Is Healthier?
All types of eggs, regardless of their shell color, have similar nutritional values.
Because of that, no one egg is healthier than another based on color alone.
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Brown, blue, white, green, pink, and cream eggs are virtually identical, nutritionally speaking.
Why Are Eggs Different Colors?
Genetics is the primary reason behind different egg colors.
A breed’s genetic makeup determines the color of the eggs it produces.
For example, a Leghorn chicken will lay a white egg, whereas an Orpington will lay brown eggs.
The egg’s coloring starts in the hen’s oviduct.
During the 26 hours it takes to lay an egg, it passes through the oviduct, collecting pigment.
Different pigments (colors) are deposited depending on the breed before it is laid.
Does Pigment Penetrate the Egg?
The amount of yolk and albumen will also differ depending on the strain.
Diet and environmental conditions will also affect the nutrient values of eggs.
Which Egg Color Tastes Better?
There is no difference in how eggs taste based on the color of their shell.
Other factors can affect taste, though, including:
Why Are Brown Eggs More Expensive?
The color does not affect the eggs' taste or nutrient profile.
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