Duck meat vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between duck meat and yolk
- Duck meat has more vitamin B3; however, yolk is higher in choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin D, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 334% more than duck meat.
- Yolk contains 201 times less vitamin B3 than duck meat. Duck meat contains 4.825mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
- Duck meat has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +194.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1072.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +23.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +20004.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +628.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +504.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +268.6% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +5300% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +550% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2333.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1527.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +107.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.54g
~equal in
Water
~52.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~9.551g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~11.738g
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 price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 84mg | 1085mg | 334% |
Choline | 50.4mg | 820.2mg | 140% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.95µg | 69% |
Selenium | 20µg | 56µg | 65% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 2.99mg | 38% |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 381µg | 35% |
Folate | 6µg | 146µg | 35% |
Phosphorus | 156mg | 390mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 0.024mg | 30% |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 218IU | 27% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.528mg | 20% |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 2.58mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.35mg | 13% |
Calcium | 11mg | 129mg | 12% |
Protein | 18.99g | 15.86g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 4.204g | 4% |
Zinc | 1.86mg | 2.3mg | 4% |
Potassium | 204mg | 109mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 5mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 11.738g | 3% |
Fats | 28.35g | 26.54g | 3% |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 9.67g | 9.551g | 1% |
Calories | 337kcal | 322kcal | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 3.59g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 3.59g | N/A |
Iron | 2.7mg | 2.73mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
Sodium | 59mg | 48mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.938mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
32%

114%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

73%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?

Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1001mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.