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Brown or white? 

"Some people are under the impression that eggs with brown shells are nutritionally superior to those with white shells. This is not true," said Thayer, who is also the director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan.

"The color of the shell comes from the color of the hen."

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"Hens with brown feathers and brown earlobes produce brown eggs and hens with white feathers and white earlobes produce eggs with white shells," she said, stressing there is no nutritional difference between the two.

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She went on, "Hens may also be fed nutritionally fortified feed with other specific ingredients that lead to eggs marketed with a particular nutrient content label. For example, they may be enriched with omega-3 fatty acids or extra vitamin D."

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A note about eggs and cholesterol

DeGore stressed that no matter the egg you choose, you are still making a nutritious choice that provides protein, vitamins and minerals.

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Whatever kind of eggs you buy, Thayer said to be sure to handle eggs safely.