Duck meat vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between duck meat and blue cheese
- Duck meat has more iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B1; however, blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for blue cheese is 52% higher.
- Blue cheese has 9 times less iron than duck meat. Duck meat has 2.7mg of iron, while blue cheese has 0.31mg.
- Duck meat is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, blue.
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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 IronIron | +771% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +467.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4700% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +43% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +374.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +227.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +523.2% |
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Fats
~28.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +356.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 11mg | 528mg | 52% |
Sodium | 59mg | 1146mg | 47% |
Saturated fat | 9.67g | 18.669g | 41% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.22µg | 38% |
Phosphorus | 156mg | 387mg | 33% |
Iron | 2.7mg | 0.31mg | 30% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 1.016mg | 24% |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0.04mg | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 0.8g | 19% |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 198µg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 7.778g | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.729mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.029mg | 12% |
Selenium | 20µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.382mg | 9% |
Folate | 6µg | 36µg | 8% |
Zinc | 1.86mg | 2.66mg | 7% |
Choline | 50.4mg | 15.4mg | 6% |
Protein | 18.99g | 21.4g | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 84mg | 75mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
Potassium | 204mg | 256mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 21IU | 2% |
Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
Calories | 337kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.166mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 2.34g | 1% |
Fats | 28.35g | 28.74g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 2.34g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.938mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
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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%

41%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

69%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Duck meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.999g)
Which food is cheaper?

Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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