egg-buying
cheat sheet
A designer dozen can cost $3 more than a no-frills one.
Does the extra cost equal more nutrition?
Here’s what some of those descriptions really mean and whether they merit the higher price tag.
BROWN | OMEGA – 3 ENRICHED | ORGANIC |
What it means Eggshell color depends on breed. White hens lay white eggs; those with dark feathers lay brown ones. | What it means Flax, algae, and/or fish oils have been added to the hen’s diet to up the omega-3 content of their eggs threefold. | What it means Hens are kept uncaged and fed an organic diet free of antibiotics and growth hormones. |
Is it worth it? No. Regardless of the shade of their shells, all large eggs contain about 70 calories and 5 grams of fat apiece. | Is it worth it? Yes. The 115mg of omega-3s per egg can help you get some of your daily recommended dose of 400 to 500mg. | Is it worth it? Maybe. Organic eggs have no nutritional edge over the regular version, but they can be easier on the environment. |
SHAPE MAGAZINE, OCTOBER 2010/ Eat right/News/p.144
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