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Egg Beaters Egg Product, Original
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Egg Beaters Egg Product, Original

Egg Beaters
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
5g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Egg Beaters Egg Product, Original (32 oz) sits in the refrigerated egg and dairy aisle, usually on a shelf alongside cartons of liquid egg whites, whole eggs, refrigerated tofu and breakfast-ready egg mixes. Shoppers reach for it when they want the convenience of eggs without cracking shells — a staple for quick weekday breakfasts, weekend brunches, and batch meal-prep. The brand is positioned as a health-conscious, convenience-forward solution: often associated with fitness-minded consumers, busy parents and older adults seeking lower-cholesterol alternatives to whole eggs. Packaging and marketing emphasize functional benefits — low calories, negligible fat, and added vitamins and minerals — creating familiar health halos like “cholesterol free” and “high in protein,” though this specific product is not organic and carries no whole-food claims. On the ingredient list you’ll see mostly egg whites plus a handful of stabilizers, a modified starch, gums and micronutrients, indicating it’s been processed into a shelf-stable, pourable form. Sensory-wise the product is a pale yellow, smooth liquid in a plastic pour carton; it sautés into a tender, uniform scramble or omelet without the yolk richness, and whisks into light, airy folds for baking or egg-based casseroles. Using it feels like a small ritual: shake, pour, cook — a time-saving shortcut for people who want egg dishes without the prep or the yolk. In American grocery culture Egg Beaters bridges the gap between whole-ingredient cooking and the modern desire for time-saving, nutritionally framed convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 20
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
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 added stabilizers (modified food starch, xanthan and guar gums), added oils and a suite of fortified vitamins/minerals and has been industrially processed into a ready-to-use liquid — characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Egg Beaters Egg Product, Original

Egg Beaters can be a healthy choice, especially if you're looking for a low-calorie, high-protein option. With just 25 calories and 5 grams of protein per serving, they’re great for a quick breakfast or snack. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people; if you're after whole foods, you might prefer traditional eggs.

Perfect For

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