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Apple vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apples and duck meat

  • The amount of selenium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc in duck meat is higher than in apples.
  • Duck meat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 48% more than apples.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apples is lower.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of duck meat is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains more IronIron +2150%
Contains more CopperCopper +740.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +923.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +934.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +131.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1382.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7203.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16576.5%
Contains more OtherOther +310%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +184185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7056.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.028g 9.67g 44%
Fats 0.17g 28.35g 43%
Protein 0.26g 18.99g 37%
Selenium 0µg 20µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 12.9g 32%
Iron 0.12mg 2.7mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.825mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 3.65g 24%
Copper 0.027mg 0.227mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1.098mg 21%
Phosphorus 11mg 156mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.269mg 19%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.86mg 17%
Calories 52kcal 337kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.174mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.18mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Choline 3.4mg 50.4mg 9%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 63µg 7%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 107mg 204mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.7mg 3%
Magnesium 5mg 16mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 6mg 11mg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
4%
Apple
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.