National Egg Day 🥚

Overview

National Egg Day is observed annually on June 3rd, a day dedicated to celebrating the humble yet incredibly versatile and nutritious egg. This day recognizes the egg's significant role in cuisines and diets worldwide, from breakfast staples to essential ingredients in baking and cooking, highlighting its economic importance and dietary benefits.

Origin and story

Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a 'complete protein.'

The color of an eggshell (white, brown, blue, or green) depends on the breed of the hen, not the nutritional value.

Quick facts

• DateJune 3
• TypeCultural / community observance
• Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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National Egg Day isn't a random internet invention — it was established in 1996 by the American Egg Board specifically to raise awareness of egg nutrition.

Meet the day's creator

The American Egg Board, the industry group representing U.S. egg farmers, created the holiday to promote eggs as an affordable, nutrient-dense food at a time when cholesterol concerns had made many shoppers wary of them.

Know the science of a "complete protein"

A single egg contains all nine essential amino acids the body can't produce on its own, at only about 75 calories — making it one of the most efficient whole-food protein sources available.

Read more from the source

Helpful resources:

• Egg Nutrition (American Egg Board)

Did you know?

Size is relative in the egg world: an emu egg is roughly equal to 12 chicken eggs, and an ostrich egg to about 24.

Fun facts

• Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a 'complete protein.'
• The color of an eggshell (white, brown, blue, or green) depends on the breed of the hen, not the nutritional value.
• On average, a single hen can lay between 250 to 270 eggs per year.

Sources and attribution

Egg Nutrition (American Egg Board)

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FAQ

When is National Egg Day?

It is observed on June 3 each year.

What is National Egg Day?

National Egg Day is observed annually on June 3rd, a day dedicated to celebrating the humble yet incredibly versatile and nutritious egg. This day recognizes the egg's significant role in cuisines and diets worldwide, from breakfast staples to essential ingredients in baking and cooking, highlighting its economic importance and dietary benefits.

How do people celebrate National Egg Day?

Cook up some eggs and consider their nutrition — a single egg has all nine essential amino acids in about 75 calories, which is why the American Egg Board created this day in 1996 to promote them.

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