The most obvious difference is the color of the eggshell. White eggs
have a white shell, while brown eggs have a brown shell. This difference is due to the breed of
the chicken that lays the egg.
White eggs are typically laid by chickens with white feathers and
earlobes, such as Leghorns, while brown eggs are laid by chickens with red or brown feathers and
earlobes, like Rhode Island Reds or Plymouth Rocks.
There's a common misconception that brown eggs are larger than white
eggs, but in reality, egg size is determined by the age and breed of the chicken, not the color
of the eggshell.
Rather than eggshell color, the apparent cost difference between brown
and white eggs is frequently linked to elements like chicken food, housing, and production
practices.
Despite popular belief, there's no nutritional difference between white
and brown eggs. Both types of eggs contain similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins, and
minerals.
In some regions, there may be a preference for one color of egg over the
other, but this is largely a matter of cultural or regional preference rather than any inherent
difference in quality or taste.
Some chicken breeds that lay white eggs are known for their high egg
production rates, while others that lay brown eggs may not be as productive, vary widely
depending on the specific breed & individual chicken.