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Duck meat vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Duck meat and Beef sirloin?

  • Duck meat is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
  • Duck meat has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef sirloin. Duck meat has 9.67g of Saturated Fat, while Beef sirloin has 1.915g.

We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Duck meat
Duck meat
4
:
6
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Copper +167.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains more Zinc +206.5%
Contains more Selenium +94.5%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Copper +167.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains more Zinc +206.5%
Contains more Selenium +94.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Duck meat
Duck meat
7
:
4
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
2
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +463.6%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +463.6%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1873%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1873%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat Beef sirloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 18.99g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 28.35g 5.03g Duck meat
Calories 337kcal 177kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 2.7mg 1.92mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 156mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 204mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 59mg 66mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.227mg 0.085mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.39mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.088mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.163mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.607mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 6µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.4µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.202mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.465mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.486mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.475mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.938mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.462mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 84mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 9.67g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 2.006g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.185g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Beef sirloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Duck meat
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.