Just Egg
This is your best guide to nutrition facts, calories analysis, and ingredients in the plant-based Just Egg product.
One serving of Just Egg contains 60 calories, 4 grams of fat, 1 gram carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
Read through to the end of the report for a list of recommended recipe ideas for how to cook with vegan eggs.
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Whether you are concerned about your daily intake of fats and cholesterol, the environmental impact of producing traditional eggs, or the treatment of chickens, egg replacement products are increasing in popularity. Moreover, some consumers argue that plant-based products may be a more sustainable egg option.
Just Eggs is a perishable food product available at the local grocery store. Store in the original container and keep refrigerated. Discard any remaining product after 7 days of opening.
Just Egg Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a standard serving of about three tablespoons of the egg substitute, Just Egg.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in vegan egg substitute, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below, which shows that Just Egg has a medium level of sodium, but has zero saturated fat and zero cholesterol.
Serving size: 46g
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
0% |
LOW |
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Cholesterol |
0% |
LOW |
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Sodium |
8% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Daily value (% DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in each serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Calorie needs vary, however, and your daily value may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity. Consult your physician for dietary advice.
Calories
There are 60 calories in a serving of Just Eggs. One standard carton of the product contains about ten servings. Accordingly, there are 600 calories in the whole carton.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Dietary fats contribute over half of the total calories. Proteins deliver about 33% of the total calories, and the remaining 8% is from protein.
Just Egg
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts and product details provided by Just Eggs.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 60 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Total Fat
Each serving of the plant-based Just Egg has 4 grams of total fat, including 2.5 grams monounsaturated fat and 1 gram polyunsaturated fat.
There are zero trans fatty acids in a serving of the vegetarian egg substitute.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
One serving contains 180 milligrams of sodium, which equates to an 8% daily value (based on 2,000 calories).
Dietary Cholesterol
Individuals with concerns about their daily cholesterol intake may consider choosing a bottle of Just Egg as a replacement for regular eggs.
The vegan, plant-based eggs contain zero dietary cholesterol. By comparison, one large chicken egg contains approximately 205 mg cholesterol.
When using the plant-based egg substitute in a recipe, use 3 tablespoons of Just Eggs in place of one large egg.
Product information is current as of the date this report is published or updated. However, food processors may change recipes without notice. Check labels on the specific package of liquid eggs purchased for any variations in key ingredients in the liquid eggs.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3T (46g)
Amount per serving
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Calories |
60 |
% Daily Value
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Total Fat |
4g |
5% |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
0% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
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Sodium |
180mg |
8% |
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Carbohydrates |
1g |
0% |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
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Total Sugars |
0g | |
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Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
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Protein |
5g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
For comparison, a fast food sausage & egg sandwich from White Castle has 420 calories and the scrambled eggs & bacon bowl from WaWa has 10x more calories than a serving of Just Egg.
Just Egg is made with natural carrot extractives and natural turmeric extractives, which give the product its yellow egg-like color.
Ingredients and Allergens in Just Egg
The Just Egg product is a vegan, plant-based substitute for real eggs.
Here is the complete ingredient list for Just Egg, a vegan substitute for whole eggs.
Ingredients |
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Water, Mung Bean Protein, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Carrot Extractives, Dehydrated Onion, Gellan Gum, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Sugar, Tapioca Syrup Solids, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Transglutaminase, Turmeric Extractives (for color), Nisin (a preservative) |
Allergens
According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, sesame.
Just Egg is made without any of these food products.
Just Egg is produced in a shared facility that processes other products made with egg, milk, tree nuts, and fish.
Cooking Just Egg Meals
Egg replacers are a great option for plant-based eaters who avoid animal products. It’s simple and easy, and only takes a couple minutes to cook with an egg alternative product.
When cooking with Just Eggs, use a non-stick pan lightly coated with oil or butter. Shake the container of liquid egg substitute prior to use.
Here is a short list of breakfast sandwiches, scrambled mung bean eggs, and other ideas with links to the recipes to will help get you started:
Meal Planning Ideas
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Breakfast Scramble |
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Shake the Just Egg carton and pour into pan with kala namak (black salt), olive oil, and other veggies. Recipe: Just Egg Cookbook |
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Vegan Mushroom Quiche |
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A blend of vegan cheese, red onion, vegan sour cream, kale and other whole foods and fresh herbs in a flaky pie dough. Recipe: Resplendent Kitchen |
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Gluten Free Plant Based Sandwich |
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Includes smoked salmon, whole eggs substitute, spinach, and cream cheese with a recommendation for BeeFree Seeded gluten-free bread. Recipe: Plant Based Belly |
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Vegan Breakfast Sandwich on Ciabatta |
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Just Egg omelette topped with vegan cheese, avocado, tomato, and green onion served on fresh ciabatta bread. Recipe: The Plant Collective |
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Veggie-Loaded Scrambled Just Eggs |
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Select your favorite veggies: onion, garlic, mushrooms, peppers. Toss in a non-stick pan with oil and pour in shaken Just Eggs. A quick, easy recipe to get the day started. Recipe: Good Food Baddie |
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