EGG SIZES AND TYPES OF EGGS Flashcards
jumbo
70 g +
extra large
at least 63 g
large
at least 56g
medium
at least 49g
small
at least 42g
pee wee
less than 42g
popularly consumed and usually bright white
chicken eggs
larger compared to chicken eggs. tougher shell, more flavorful, higher fat, more cholesterol
duck eggs
larger than chicken and duck eggs. rich and flavorful, meat more flavorful
goose eggs
6 inches (15cm) in diameter, 3lbs (1.3kg)
ostrich eggs
ostrich eggs are laid on ____ that can hold up to ____ eggs
dump nests, 60
smaller but similar flavor to chicken eggs
quail eggs
more nutritious and healthier. shell speckled and ranges in color (dark brown-blue-white)
quail eggs
similar to chicken eggs but larger. shell color ranges from white to cream to brown speckles
turkey eggs
1 1/2 times larger than jumbo chicken eggs
turkey eggs