World Egg Day

October 13 is World Egg Day! Eggs are a staple in so many different recipes and is such a great nutritional source. Check out these ten fun facts you didn’t know about eggs and how they can help you live a healthy life!

1.) Eggshells and yolk color come in many different shades, but it does not affect taste or quality.
2.) Egg yolks are one of few food options that contain vitamin D.
3.) As Hen’s age, the size of the eggs increase.

4.) It takes a chicken 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg.
5.) Duck eggs are higher in fat content and tend to be better for baking purposes.
6.) An average hen lays 300 to 325 eggs per year.

7.) Eggs have around 6 grams of high-quality protein within them.
8.) Iowa is the lending egg producer in the United States.
9.) The nutrients within an egg can reverse bad moods and fight fatigue.
10.) According to the USDA, the protein with an egg is equivalent to one ounce of meat, chicken or fish.

Visit agfoundation.org to learn more about eggs and view some of our FREE poultry focused resources.