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Shocking Facts About Eggs That You Need To Know

Eggs have a lot of surprising elements that you're not really aware of. Read to know the surprising facts on eggs.

By Sravia Sivaram

An egg does not contain any sugar or carbs. Eggs are also the least expensive sources of high-quality protein.

Eggs are known to contain 6 grams of high-quality protein. A protein-packed breakfast is known to give you the mental and physical energy throughout the day.

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Egg yolks contain choline that promotes the normal cell activity, liver function and also in the transportation of nutrients in the body.

Eggs contain zero carbs and no sugar. Hence, you can relish a guilt-free breakfast with eggs.

Chicken eggs are one of the most versatile foods on the planet. They are both delicious and nutritious.

Eggs are known to help with weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more. Further, eating one egg a day reduces the risk of stroke by almost 12%.

Including eggs to a salad increases the vitamin E absorption capacity. Consuming eggs will also not increase the risk of heart disease.

Essential nutrients within the egg can support a healthy pregnancy, growth and development of children; and also muscle mass and its function during ageing.

In this article, we have included some of the facts on eggs that you need to know of. So, continue reading this article to find out about the facts on egg.

1. Brown Eggs Are Not Healthier Than The White Ones:

1. Brown Eggs Are Not Healthier Than The White Ones:

Brown eggs are more expensive than white eggs, but it is nothing to do with their price or quality. The only reason why they are costlier is that the hens that lay them are physically bigger breeds and hence need more food.

2. Cage-Free Eggs May Come From Hens That Live In Cages:

2. Cage-Free Eggs May Come From Hens That Live In Cages:

Just because the egg cartons contain 'cage-free' label on it, it need not necessarily mean that the hens are actually cage free.

3. All Eggs Are Hormone Free:

3. All Eggs Are Hormone Free:

No chicken or meat will ever not contain hormones in them and hence there is nothing special if you see eggs that are mentioned "free of hormones".

4. Thickness Of The Egg Shell Depends On The Age Of The Chicken Laying The Eggs:

4. Thickness Of The Egg Shell Depends On The Age Of The Chicken Laying The Eggs:

It is a common misconception that brown eggs have thicker shells than white eggs. The thickness of the egg solely depends on the age of the chicken. Young chickens lay eggs with harder shells, while older hens lay eggs with thinner shells.

5. The Egg Shell Colour Does Not Indicate Nutritional Differences:

5. The Egg Shell Colour Does Not Indicate Nutritional Differences:

Blue, green or brown egg does not indicate nutritional differences. It's all one and the same. The difference in egg shell is solely due to genetics.

6. Egg Yolk Colour Indicates The Nutritional Differences:

6. Egg Yolk Colour Indicates The Nutritional Differences:

Egg yolk's range in colour, from pale yellow to deep orange to bright red, depends on a hen's diet. Free-range hens feed on nutritious foods and hence will have a richer coloured yolk.

7. Chicken Ear Lobes Can Predict The Egg Shell Colour:

7. Chicken Ear Lobes Can Predict The Egg Shell Colour:

The colour of a chicken ear lobe can indicate what colour egg the chicken will lay. Chickens with white ear lobes will lay white eggs, the ones with brown or red lobes will lay brown eggs.

8. Not Every Egg In Your Carton Is Of The Same Size:

8. Not Every Egg In Your Carton Is Of The Same Size:

Not every egg in that carton is of the same size, though the label might say 'large eggs'.

9. All Eggs Start Out As White:

9. All Eggs Start Out As White:

Though there will be colour differences during maturity, all eggs start out as being white in colour.

10. Free-Range Hens May Never Step Outside:

10. Free-Range Hens May Never Step Outside:

Free-range hens have the option to go outside. But the reality is they do not actually wander outside the barns. Not all the hens will be able to step out of their barns.

Story first published: Friday, May 12, 2017, 18:04 [IST]
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