Eggs

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Is Eggs healthy?

Eggs scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains processed ingredients such as egg yolk lecithin, which is used as an emulsifier and involves some nutrient loss during processing.

How processed is Eggs?

Eggs is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

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Eggs

73 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$5.63 · 12 count · $0.47 / count
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Eggs
Summary

This product contains processed ingredients such as egg yolk lecithin, which is used as an emulsifier and involves some nutrient loss during processing. While it is not as harmful as seed oil-derived lecithins, it still contributes to the product's processing level. The presence of egg white peptides and eggshell membrane indicates some level of refinement, which impacts the overall score.

Key ingredients 3

Egg Yolk Lecithin
Neutral

Egg Yolk Lecithin is a natural component of eggs that helps support cell structure and function without strong positive or negative connotations.

Egg White Peptides
Neutral

Egg White Peptides are derived from egg whites and are generally considered neutral, serving as a source of protein without significant health implications.

Eggshell Membrane
Neutral

Eggshell Membrane is a natural part of eggshells that may support joint health, but is viewed neutrally in terms of overall health impact.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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