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Egg Beaters Original Egg White
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Egg Beaters Original Egg White

Egg Beaters
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
5g
Protein
80mg
Sodium
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Egg Beaters Original Egg White is a 16‑ounce refrigerated liquid egg product sold in the dairy/eggs cooler, usually shelved near whole eggs, other liquid egg substitutes, and tofu or egg-replacement products. Shoppers spot it in the chilled aisle where quick breakfast solutions and high‑protein pantry alternatives congregate. This product fits everyday and specific-need shopping trips — from a weekend brunch for a time-crunched host, to weekday meal-prep or post-workout breakfasts for someone tracking calories and cholesterol. Brand positioning leans into health-conscious convenience: marketed to people who want the taste and protein of eggs without yolk fat and cholesterol, often aimed at active adults, older shoppers watching heart health, and busy families seeking quick options. The label carries health-halo language like “made from egg whites,” low-calorie and cholesterol-free cues, and lists vitamin and mineral fortification; there’s no organic or natural certification and no child-focused branding. In plain processing terms, Egg Beaters is an industrially formulated, pasteurized liquid product stabilized with gums and modified starch and fortified with vitamins and minerals. Sensory notes: the liquid is smooth and pourable from a plastic, resealable jug, pale off-white with a slightly glossy sheen; it whips to a light foam but typically cooks into a tender, uniform scramble rather than the varied texture of whole-egg preparations. Usage rituals are straightforward — shake, pour into a nonstick skillet, scramble or fold into omelets, or pour into muffins and casseroles for a shortcut. Its story in American grocery culture is as a pragmatic, health-oriented shortcut for people who want egg-like protein with simplified clean-up and predictable results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Egg, Whites,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Less, than, 1%, of:, Corn, Oil*,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Beta-Carotene,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Ferric, Orthophosphate, (Iron),, Tocopherols,, Alpha-Tocopherol, Acetate, (Vitamin, E),, Zinc, Sulfate,, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, Vitamin, B12,, Folic, Acid,, Biotin,, Vitamin, D3., *, Adds, a, Negligible, Amount, of, Fat..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (modified starch, gums, emulsifiers), fortifying vitamins and a formulated liquid matrix rather than whole foods, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed products.

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Common Questions about Egg Beaters Original Egg White

Egg Beaters Original Egg White can be a healthy choice, especially if you're looking to boost your protein intake without the extra calories and fat that come with whole eggs. With just 25 calories per serving and 5 grams of protein, they’re a great option for a light breakfast or a quick snack. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary goals, so it's all about balance!

Perfect For

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