Are eggs with orange yolks more nutritious than yellow?

The color of an egg yolk can vary depending on the diet of the laying hen. The yolk can range from pale yellow to deep orange and color does not indicate the nutritional value or quality of the egg.

The color of an egg yolk is largely determined by the type of pigment the hen consumes in her diet.

The color of egg yolks can vary depending on the diet of the laying hen.

Dr. Priyanka Bandal, a nutritionist at Manipal Hospital in India, said that the color of the yolk is influenced by diet. For example, if the hen eats vegetables and grains that have a lot of yellow-orange pigment, the yolk may be orange. If the hen eats mainly corn or cereals, the yolk is more likely to be pale yellow, according to the Indian Express.

Dr. Vinit Banga, Deputy Head of the Department of Neurology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital (India), said that the yolks of hens fed a carotenoid-rich diet such as corn and soybeans tend to be darker in color. This reflects the abundant carotenoids in corn.

While these carotenoids can boost the vitamin A content of the yolk, the overall nutritional difference between yolk colors is minimal, says Dr. Banga, according to the Indian Express.

Research shows that orange yolks have the same amount of protein and fat as light yellow yolks.

Which color egg yolk is healthier?

According to Dr. Bandal, research shows that orange yolks have the same amount of protein and fat as light yellow yolks.

The nutritional content of egg yolks includes essential fats, vitamins (A, D, E, K) and minerals such as iron and selenium, regardless of its color.

Experts advise that the color of the yolk does not reflect the quality and freshness of the egg or the health of the hen.

Dr Amreen Shaikh, chief nutritionist at Wockhardt Hospital (India), said that despite the difference in colour, the nutritional content - protein, fat, vitamins and minerals - of egg yolks is generally the same.

According to Dr. Amreen Shaikh, the breed and age of the hen can also affect yolk color but to a lesser extent than diet.

Dr Shaikh stressed: Choosing eggs should be based on personal preference and dietary needs, not on the color of the yolk.

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