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Are larger eggs or smaller eggs healthier, if you are trying to eat more protein and less fat? is the protein-to-fat ratio the same for all egg sizes?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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Eggs: Farm fresh from free range are the best but the size does not change the ratio.

Answered 6/29/2013

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A member asked:

Are larger eggs or smaller eggs healthier, if you are trying to eat more protein and less fat? is the protein-to-fat ratio the same for all egg sizes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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