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Duck egg vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Duck egg and Egg white

  • Egg white has less Vitamin B12, Choline, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Duck egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 295% more.
  • Egg white is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, white, 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 Calcium +814.3%
Contains more Iron +4712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +814.3%
Contains more Iron +4712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +82%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.439
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.439

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +8000%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Other +81%
Contains more Water +23.6%
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +8000%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Other +81%
Contains more Water +23.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck egg Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 0.73g Duck egg
Protein 12.81g 10.9g Duck egg
Fats 13.77g 0.17g Duck egg
Carbs 1.45g 0.73g Duck egg
Calories 185kcal 52kcal Duck egg
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.93g 0.71g Egg white
Calcium 64mg 7mg Duck egg
Iron 3.85mg 0.08mg Duck egg
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Duck egg
Phosphorus 220mg 15mg Duck egg
Potassium 222mg 163mg Duck egg
Sodium 146mg 166mg Duck egg
Zinc 1.41mg 0.03mg Duck egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.023mg Duck egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.011mg Duck egg
Selenium 36.4µg 20µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 674IU 0IU Duck egg
Vitamin A RAE 194µg 0µg Duck egg
Vitamin E 1.34mg 0mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.004mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.404mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.105mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 1.862mg 0.19mg Duck egg
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.005mg Duck egg
Folate 80µg 4µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.09µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Duck egg
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.125mg Duck egg
Threonine 0.736mg 0.449mg Duck egg
Isoleucine 0.598mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.097mg 1.016mg Duck egg
Lysine 0.951mg 0.806mg Duck egg
Methionine 0.576mg 0.399mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 0.84mg 0.686mg Duck egg
Valine 0.885mg 0.809mg Duck egg
Histidine 0.32mg 0.29mg Duck egg
Cholesterol 884mg 0mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 3.681g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 6.525g 0g Duck egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.223g 0g Duck egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck egg Egg white
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
97%
Duck egg
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Duck egg
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.681g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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 egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/nutrients
  2. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.