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Eggs are a familiar food in daily meals, but there are things about eggs that perhaps we still don’t know all about. When cracking eggs to cook for the family, you may have wondered why the yolks of eggs have different colors. Some are dark, while others are light and bright. Do you think this is normal or unusual?
When seeing the different colors of egg yolks, many people think that darker yolks contain more nutrients than lighter yolks. But actually, that’s not true. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the color of egg yolks is not related to the nutritional value of the eggs.
According to the USDA, the nutrient content in eggs is essentially the same, regardless of the color of the egg yolks. Eggs have the same amount of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Whether the eggs are from commercially-raised or traditionally-raised hens, the eggs are equally nutritious. Thus, what is the difference in the color of egg yolks? The correct answer lies in the diet of the hens.
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