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Duck meat vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between duck meat and fast food?

  • Duck meat is higher in copper and vitamin B5, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% more.
  • Duck meat has 3 times more cholesterol than fast food. While duck meat has 84mg of cholesterol, fast food has only 33mg.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +463.6%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1778.9%
~equal in Potassium ~197mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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.
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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more FatsFats +136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.5%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Fast food DV% diff.
Fats 28.35g 12.01g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.89µg 25%
Saturated fat 9.67g 4.493g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 4.835g 20%
Folate 6µg 80µg 19%
Cholesterol 84mg 33mg 17%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.357mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 1.68g 13%
Copper 0.227mg 0.121mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.317mg 12%
Sodium 59mg 331mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.53mg 11%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.363mg 7%
Zinc 1.86mg 2.52mg 6%
Vitamin A 63µg 9µg 6%
Protein 18.99g 16.52g 5%
Iron 2.7mg 3.06mg 5%
Calcium 11mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 5.617mg 5%
Phosphorus 156mg 134mg 3%
Choline 50.4mg 34.4mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 337kcal 297kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.212mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.38mg 2%
Selenium 20µg 20.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 204mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Fast food
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
32%
Duck meat
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.