Clean eating is becoming a growing priority for many households, as consumers take a closer look at the foods they bring home and how those foods are produced. Today, more shoppers are reaching for “clean-label” options: foods that are simple, recognizable, minimally processed, and made with standards that are easy to understand.[1]
Eggs are a natural fit for a clean-eating lifestyle. They’re a whole food with meaningful nutrition, including protein, choline, and omega-3 fatty acids. For shoppers who care about transparency, the way hens are raised matters, too.
That’s where Nellie’s Free Range Eggs come in. Nellie’s pairs simple, nourishing eggs with Certified Humane® Free Range standards, giving families a clearer picture of both the food inside the carton and the care behind it.
Key Facts: Nellie's Free Range Eggs
- Certified Humane® Free Range: hens have daily access to the outdoors, weather permitting, with at least 2 square feet of outdoor space per hen.[6][8]
- No cages: Nellie’s hens are never kept in cages.[6]
- No routine or preventive antibiotics: antibiotics are only used if a hen gets sick and needs care.[5]
- 6g protein per large egg: each large egg provides about 6 grams of complete protein, with all 9 essential amino acids.[2]
- 70 calories per large egg: each large egg contains about 70 calories.[2]
- Choline: each large egg provides ~147mg of choline.[2]
- Omega-3 fatty acids: eggs provide 30-100mg of naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids.[2][4]
The Clean Nutrition of Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
Eating clean is about knowing what’s in your food, and what’s not. Choosing foods in as natural a state as possible helps us avoid overly processed options and increase our intake of nutrient-dense foods.[1]
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs fit naturally into a clean-eating lifestyle because eggs are simple, nutrient-dense, and minimally processed. Each large egg contains about 6 grams of protein and all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein that supports muscle maintenance as part of a balanced diet.[2]
Beyond protein, Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are a good source of choline, a nutrient that supports normal brain and nervous system function, plus naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids.[2][4]
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Choline | 147mg | 27% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 30–100mg | — |
For individuals and families looking for straightforward foods with meaningful nutrition, Nellie’s Free Range Eggs offer a simple way to add high-quality protein and essential nutrients to everyday meals.
Clean Living is Important for Our Hens, Too!
Clean-label nutrition isn’t just about short ingredient lists or straightforward nutrition facts. It includes transparent sourcing and responsible production to ensure that what’s inside the carton matches what’s promised on the label.
Nellie's Free-Range Standards
| Standard | What it means |
|---|---|
| Certified Humane® Free Range | Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are produced according to third-party animal welfare standards. |
| Outdoor space | Hens have at least 2 square feet of outdoor space per hen. |
| Outdoor access | Hens have daily access to the outdoors, weather permitting. |
| Cage-free living | Nellie’s hens are never kept in cages. |
| Natural behaviors | Hens have space to stretch, forage, dust-bathe, perch, nest, and move freely. |
| Antibiotic policy | Nellie’s does not use routine or preventive antibiotics. |
When hens are raised with care, families can feel more confident about the eggs they bring home. To us, clean-label living means simple food, transparent standards, and a commitment to kindness from farm to kitchen.
Conclusion: Clean Nutrition and Kind Values
Clean-label nutrition is about choosing foods that feel simple, transparent, and responsibly produced. For eggs, that means looking not only at the nutrition inside each egg, but also at the standards behind the carton.
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs bring those values together with high-quality nutrition and Certified Humane® Free Range standards. Each large egg provides protein, choline, and other naturally occurring nutrients, while Nellie’s hens are raised with no cages, daily outdoor access, and no preventive antibiotics or added hormones.
Choosing Nellie’s Free Range Eggs is one way to bring clean-label nutrition into your kitchen while supporting a kinder, more transparent approach to egg farming.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
Q: What does free-range mean?
A: At Nellie’s, “free range” means our hens enjoy outdoor access for much of the year. They’re free to roam, perch, and dust-bathe, living natural lives with at least 2 square feet of outdoor space per hen.[6]
Q: Are Nellie’s Free Range Eggs organic?
A: While Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are not certified organic, every Nellie’s egg is produced without antibiotics or hormones and under Certified Humane® Free Range standards and careful emphasis on hen nutrition and care.[5][6]
Q: Are Nellie’s Free Range Eggs pasteurized?
A: No. Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are not pasteurized.
Q: Does Nellie’s use antibiotics?
A: Nellie’s does not use routine or preventive antibiotics. If a hen becomes sick, care decisions are made with the animal’s welfare in mind.[5]
Q: Do Nellie’s hens get hormones?
A: No. Hormones are not permitted in U.S. poultry production, so this is true for all eggs sold in the U.S., not just Nellie’s.[9]
Q: How much choline is in an egg?
A: Each large egg provides about 147mg of choline, which is about 27% of the Daily Value.[2]
Q: What nutrients are in Nellie’s Free Range Eggs?
A: Each large egg provides about 6 grams of protein and 70 calories, along with choline, omega-3 fatty acids, and all nine essential amino acids.[2][4]
Q: Do Nellie’s hens live in cages?
A: No. Nellie’s hens are never kept in cages. They have room to move indoors and daily outdoor access, weather permitting.[6]
References
[1] Mayo Clinic Health System. Clean Eating: What Does That Mean?
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/clean-eating-what-does-that-mean
[2] USDA FoodData Central. Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole.
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/748967/nutrients
[3] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Use of the “Healthy” Claim on Food Labeling.
https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-food-labeling-and-critical-foods/use-healthy-claim-food-labeling
[4] National Institutes of Health. Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/
[5] Nellie’s Free Range. What Do Nellie’s Free Range Hens Eat?
https://www.nelliesfreerange.com/blogs/egg-itorial/what-do-nellies-free-range-hens-eat
[6] Nellie’s Free Range. Free-Range vs. Cage Free: What Do “Cage-Free” and Free-Range Really Mean?
https://www.nelliesfreerange.com/blogs/egg-itorial/what-do-cage-free-and-free-range-really-mean
[7] Nellie’s Free Range. Do Free Range Hens Really Go Outside?
https://www.nelliesfreerange.com/blogs/egg-itorial/outdoor-access-policy
[8] Certified Humane®. “Free Range” and “Pasture Raised” officially defined by HFAC for Certified Humane® label.
https://certifiedhumane.org/free-range-and-pasture-raised-officially-defined-by-hfac-for-certified-humane-label/
[9] USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Chicken from Farm to Table.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/chicken-farm-table
