Time and time again, the differences between cage-raised and free-range eggs have been apparent. Free-range eggs may have:

⅓ less cholesterol

¼ less saturated fat

⅔ more vitamin A

2 times more omega-3

3 times more vitamin E

7 times more beta-carotene

Not only do these eggs clearly win in the nutrition category, but free-range eggs are 98 percent less likely to carry salmonella! It’s no surprise, considering how cage-raised hens are expected to live.

Therefore, free-range eggs are a much better option to ensure food safety, support ethical farming practices and maximize the potential egg nutrition facts.