Compared to store bought conventional eggs, free-range        pastured eggs have approximately:

• 1/3 less cholesterol
• 1/4 less saturated fat
• 2/3 more vitamin A
• 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
• 3 times more vitamin E
• 7 times more beta carotene
• 6 times the amount of vitamin D

When hens are truly allowed to free-range on pasture their eggs will have much deeper yellow or even bright orange yolks which indicate a high amount of the antioxidants.  The yolk from an egg is known to be a good source of two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin important for eye health. Eggs are also a great source for high quality protein and a low price.

 *Rutgers University - https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/45132/PDF/1/play/