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Turkey egg vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey egg and Duck egg different?

  • Turkey egg is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Duck egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Duck egg is 155% higher.
  • Turkey egg contains 2 times more Calcium than Duck egg. While Turkey egg contains 99mg of Calcium, Duck egg contains only 64mg.
  • Duck egg has less Cholesterol.

Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.85
Equal in Sodium - 146
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 36.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Contains more Calcium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.85
Equal in Sodium - 146
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 36.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.8%
Contains more Folate +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.862
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.8%
Contains more Folate +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.862

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.81
Equal in Water - 70.83
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.81
Equal in Water - 70.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.681
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.681

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Duck egg Opinion
Net carbs 1.15g 1.45g Duck egg
Protein 13.68g 12.81g Turkey egg
Fats 11.88g 13.77g Duck egg
Carbs 1.15g 1.45g Duck egg
Calories 171kcal 185kcal Duck egg
Sugar 0.93g Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 64mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 3.85mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Duck egg
Phosphorus 170mg 220mg Duck egg
Potassium 142mg 222mg Duck egg
Sodium 151mg 146mg Duck egg
Zinc 1.58mg 1.41mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 34.3µg 36.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 554IU 674IU Duck egg
Vitamin A RAE 166µg 194µg Duck egg
Vitamin E 1.34mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 69IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 1.7µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.156mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.404mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.2mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 1.862mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.25mg Duck egg
Folate 71µg 80µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 5.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 0.4µg Duck egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.26mg Duck egg
Threonine 0.672mg 0.736mg Duck egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.598mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg 1.097mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.924mg 0.951mg Duck egg
Methionine 0.442mg 0.576mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.84mg Duck egg
Valine 0.985mg 0.885mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg 0.32mg Turkey egg
Cholesterol 933mg 884mg Duck egg
Saturated Fat 3.632g 3.681g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 6.525g Duck egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.223g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg Duck egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
48%
Turkey egg
97%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/nutrients
  2. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/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.