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/