Rooster Hill Farms
144 Linda Avenue
China Grove, NC 28023
ph: 704-932-7379
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Why Buy Free-Range Eggs?
Compared to factory farmed eggs, eggs from pasture-raised hens have:
• 1/3 less cholesterol
• 1/4 less saturated fat
• 2/3 more vitamin A
• 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
• 3 times more vitamin E
• 7 times more beta carotene
Source: www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2007-10-01/Tests-Reveal-Healthier-Eggs.aspx#ixzz1UcxA5NJ6
Nutritional Values Comparison for Eggs
Chicken Duck Quail
Calories 80 130 14
Fat Calories 50 87 9
Total Fat 6g 9.6g 1g
Saturated Fat 2g 2.6g 0g
Trans Fat 0g 0g 0g
Cholesterol 237mg 619mg 76mg
Sodium 78mg 102mg 13mg
Total Carbohydrates 0g 1g 0g
Protein 7g 9g 1g
Daily Values
Vitamin A 5% (273IU) 9% (472IU) 1% (49IU)
Calcium 3% (29.7mg) 4% (44.8mg) 1% (6mg)
Iron 6% (1mg) 15% (2.7mg) 2% (0.3mg)
Selenium 25% (17.7mcg) 36% (25.5mcg) 4% (3mcg)
Eggs are a very good source of Protein, Riboflavin and Selenium and a good source of Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Iron and Phosphorus.
Source: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/
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Rooster Hill Farms
144 Linda Avenue
China Grove, NC 28023
ph: 704-932-7379
randy