Duck meat vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between duck meat and roe?
- Duck meat is higher in iron and vitamin B3, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin C.
- Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 468% more.
- Duck meat has 5 times more saturated fat than roe. While duck meat has 9.67g of saturated fat, roe has only 1.866g.
- The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.
We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +250.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3746.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +244.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +505.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.404g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 11.54µg | 468% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 479mg | 132% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 51.7µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.949mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 515mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 1.866g | 35% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 8.23g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 2.129g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.77mg | 24% |
| Folate | 6µg | 92µg | 22% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 28.62g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 2.192mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.128mg | 11% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.277mg | 9% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 204kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 1.28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 91µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 3.404g | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.154mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.804g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 395mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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