The difference between a brown egg and a white egg is based on the type (breed) of chicken that lays the egg. There are several varieties of chickens that lay brown eggs, the Rhode Island Red is one. According to experts, looking at the skin around the ear of the chicken will tell you what color egg they will lay.  Leghorns have a white patch and they (and many other varieties) will lay white eggs. Other breeds of chickens will lay green, blue and even rose colored eggs.     

http://thepoultryguide.com/chicken-breeds-that-lay-colored-eggs/

No matter what color eggs you buy at Ingles Markets  you should know that eggs are a great source of nutrients like protein and B vitamins and packa lot of nutrition in a small and economical package. Eggs also have variety of uses from cooking to baking and from snacks to entrees. 

https://www.eggnutritioncenter.org/egg-nutrition-facts-panels/

Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN

Related Items

Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian

Partner content: Sensationalism and Seed Oils

These days there’s a lot of negativity about “seed oils”. According to some of the social…

Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian

Partner content: When Following Food Advice May Not Be the Best Idea

Often we see articles in magazines, posts on social media, reels or videos that feature a…

Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian

Partner content: Easy-to-swallow foods

Question: I have some difficulty with chewing and swallowing. What are some soft foods…

Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian

Partner content: Dinner — Something for Everyone?

Whether it’s a family gathering or a co-worker get together, what kind of meal can you…

Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian

twitter.com/InglesDietitian

facebook.com/LeahMcgrathDietitian

800-334-4936