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Egglands Best Extra Large White Eggs
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Egglands Best Extra Large White Eggs

Eggland's Best
12 ct
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
7g
Protein
70mg
Sodium
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggland's Best Extra Large White Eggs (12 ct) arrive in a familiar molded paper or plastic carton tucked into the chilled dairy case—usually on a low shelf in the refrigerated egg aisle near cartons of milk, butter, breakfast sausages, and plant-based alternatives. Shoppers spot them alongside other national egg brands and specialty options like cage-free or organic eggs. This product reads as a weekday staple and weekend workhorse: picked up on grocery runs for weekday breakfasts, weekend brunch scrambles, holiday baking, or bulk meal-prep sessions. The brand positions itself as a slightly elevated mainstream choice—marketed toward health-conscious families and cooks who want reliable quality without stepping into niche premium or organic price tiers. Packaging often features bright yellow-and-red branding, nutrient claims and sometimes “better nutrition” messaging, creating a mild health halo; it’s not marketed as organic or artisanal, and there’s no kid-centric cartooning, keeping its appeal broad and practical. In plain processing terms, these are minimally processed whole eggs: washed, graded, and refrigerated after collection. Sensory details are immediate—smooth, slightly cold shells that click softly in the carton; cracking reveals glossy egg whites and firm, sun-yellow yolks; when cooked they yield silky scrambled eggs or sturdy, freestanding fried yolks. The ritual is domestic and tactile: tapping the shell, separating white from yolk, whisking for omelets, or cracking into batter for cookies. In American grocery culture Eggland’s Best sits as a dependable, slightly premium supermarket egg offering—familiar, versatile, and central to many daily breakfast rituals and baking traditions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol190mg63%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein7g
* 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

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Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

This product contains a single whole-food ingredient (egg) and undergoes minimal processing (cleaning, grading, refrigeration), placing it in NOVA group 1 as an unprocessed/minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Egglands Best Extra Large White Eggs

Eggland's Best eggs are a solid choice if you're looking for a high-protein option, packing in 7 grams per egg. With 70 calories and 4.5 grams of fat, they're a versatile addition to many meals. Of course, 'healthy' can be subjective — if you're watching your cholesterol, keep in mind they do contain 190 mg per egg.

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