Ägg

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Is Ägg healthy?

Ägg 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 eggs, which are a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to its nutritional profile.

How processed is Ägg?

Ägg is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ägg's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Eggs counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ägg

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73 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Eggs
Summary

This product contains eggs, which are a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to its nutritional profile. However, the presence of durum wheat indicates a level of processing that limits the score. Despite the beneficial inclusion of eggs, the product's processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 2

Eggs
Good

Eggs are a high-quality source of protein and contain essential amino acids. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, selenium, and choline. Eggs also contain healthy fats and antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin.

Risks

Some individuals may be allergic to eggs, and they contain cholesterol, which may be a concern for some people.

Benefits

Eggs provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients that support muscle health and overall nutrition. They also contain antioxidants that support eye health.

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Durum wheat
Neutral

Durum wheat is a type of hard wheat used to make pasta and bread. It is a source of carbohydrates and provides some protein and fiber. However, it is not considered a whole grain and lacks some nutrients found in whole wheat.

Risks

Contains gluten, which can be problematic for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Benefits

Provides energy through carbohydrates and contains some protein and fiber, which can aid in digestion.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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