Side-by-Side Comparison
Food Prep & Culinary Standards
Egg Sizes vs. Meat Cooking Temperatures
Comparing 2 standards across 24 specifications. 24 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Egg Sizes
Meat Cooking Temperatures
USDA egg sizing grades establish minimum net weight per dozen: Jumbo (30 oz / 850 g), Extra Large (27 oz / 765 g), Large (24 oz / 680 g — the standard 50 g baking benchmark), Medium (21 oz / 595 g), Small (18 oz / 510 g), and Peewee (15 oz / 425 g).
USDA and food safety standards establish strict core internal temperature milestones: Poultry at 165°F (74°C), Ground Meats at 160°F (71°C), and Whole Beef/Pork cuts from Rare (125°F / 52°C) to Well Done (160°F+ / 71°C) with mandatory 3-minute post-cook resting.
Specification Comparison Table
24 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standard
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USDA AMS 7 CFR Part 56 / EU Commission Regulation (EC) 589/2008 | — |
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Jumbo (US)
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Min 30.0 oz / dozen (2.50 oz / 70.9 g per egg) | — |
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Extra Large (US)
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Min 27.0 oz / dozen (2.25 oz / 63.8 g per egg) | — |
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Large (US Baking Benchmark)
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Min 24.0 oz / dozen (2.00 oz / 56.7 g per egg | 50 g shelled liquid) | — |
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Medium (US)
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Min 21.0 oz / dozen (1.75 oz / 49.6 g per egg) | — |
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Small (US)
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Min 18.0 oz / dozen (1.50 oz / 42.5 g per egg) | — |
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Peewee (US)
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Min 15.0 oz / dozen (1.25 oz / 35.4 g per egg) | — |
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Large Egg Liquid Breakdown
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Whole Liquid ~50 g | White ~32 g (2 tbsp) | Yolk ~18 g (1 tbsp) | — |
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EU Grade XL
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≥ 73 g per egg | — |
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EU Grade L
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63 g to 73 g per egg | — |
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EU Grade M
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53 g to 63 g per egg | — |
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EU Grade S
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< 53 g per egg | — |
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Governing Food Safety Agency
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— | USDA FSIS / FDA Food Code §3-401.11 |
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Poultry (Chicken, Turkey, Duck)
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— | 165°F (73.9°C) instantaneous core temperature |
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Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb)
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— | 160°F (71.1°C) core temperature |
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Whole Beef/Lamb–Rare
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— | 120–125°F (48.9–51.7°C) | Cool red center |
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Whole Beef/Lamb–Medium Rare
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— | 130–135°F (54.4–57.2°C) | Warm red center (Culinary benchmark) |
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Whole Beef/Lamb–Medium
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— | 140–145°F (60.0–62.8°C) | Warm pink center, firming |
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Whole Beef/Lamb–Medium Well
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— | 150–155°F (65.6–68.3°C) | Slight pink center |
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Whole Beef/Lamb–Well Done
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— | 160°F+ (71.1°C+) | No pink, fully coagulated |
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Fresh Pork Steaks & Roasts
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— | 145°F (62.8°C) minimum with 3-minute post-cook rest |
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Fish & Finfish
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— | 145°F (62.8°C) or until flesh is opaque and flakes easily |
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Leftover Reheating
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— | 165°F (73.9°C) rapid core temperature |
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Danger Zone (Bacteria Proliferation)
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— | 40°F to 140°F (4.4°C to 60.0°C) | 2-hour max limit |