The average price of a dozen large white eggs soared to $8.64 (£6.17) at the beginning of March, more than quadruple the long ...

However, most stores, and local kirana kiosks, stock up on the commercial eggs that come in only brown or white. What determines the color of the shell, again, is the breed of the chicken.

Chicken breast contains 23.2 grams of protein per 100 grams, while white eggs provide 10.9 grams and brown eggs contain 12 grams, making chicken the higher-protein option. Chicken is a lean meat with ...