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Lamb vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb and Duck meat

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Choline, however, Duck meat is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 94% more.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Zinc than Duck meat. Lamb contains 4.46mg of Zinc, while Duck meat contains 1.86mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
3
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +32%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Copper +90.8%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +32%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Copper +90.8%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
7
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Water - 51.84
Equal in Other - 0.82
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Water - 51.84
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.67
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Duck meat Opinion
Protein 24.52g 18.99g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 28.35g Duck meat
Calories 294kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Calcium 17mg 11mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 156mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 204mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 4.46mg 1.86mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 20µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.825mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.18mg Duck meat
Folate 18µg 6µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.3µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.232mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.773mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.872mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.465mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.486mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.475mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.752mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.938mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.462mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 84mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 9.67g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Duck meat
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
52%
Lamb
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.