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Duck egg vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Duck egg and Turkey egg different?

  • Duck egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey egg is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Duck egg is 155% higher.
  • Duck egg contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey egg. While Duck egg contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey egg contains only 0.131mg.
  • Duck egg has less Cholesterol.

Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains more Calcium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.1
Equal in Sodium - 151
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 34.3
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 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains more Calcium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.1
Equal in Sodium - 151
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 34.3

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 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.8%
Contains more Folate +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.889
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.8%
Contains more Folate +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.889

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.68
Equal in Water - 72.5
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.68
Equal in Water - 72.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.632
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.632

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 Turkey egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck egg Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 1.15g Duck egg
Protein 12.81g 13.68g Turkey egg
Fats 13.77g 11.88g Duck egg
Carbs 1.45g 1.15g Duck egg
Calories 185kcal 171kcal Duck egg
Sugar 0.93g Turkey egg
Calcium 64mg 99mg Turkey egg
Iron 3.85mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Duck egg
Phosphorus 220mg 170mg Duck egg
Potassium 222mg 142mg Duck egg
Sodium 146mg 151mg Duck egg
Zinc 1.41mg 1.58mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 36.4µg 34.3µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 674IU 554IU Duck egg
Vitamin A RAE 194µg 166µg Duck egg
Vitamin E 1.34mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 69IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 1.7µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.11mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.404mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.024mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 1.862mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.131mg Duck egg
Folate 80µg 71µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.69µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 0.4µg Duck egg
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.219mg Duck egg
Threonine 0.736mg 0.672mg Duck egg
Isoleucine 0.598mg 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.097mg 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.951mg 0.924mg Duck egg
Methionine 0.576mg 0.442mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 0.84mg 0.773mg Duck egg
Valine 0.885mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.32mg 0.33mg Turkey egg
Cholesterol 884mg 933mg Duck egg
Saturated Fat 3.681g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 6.525g 4.571g Duck egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.223g 1.658g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck egg Turkey egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
97%
Duck egg
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Duck egg
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.