Duck egg vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are duck eggs and turkey eggs different?
- Duck eggs are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey eggs are richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for duck eggs is 155% higher.
- Duck eggs contain 2 times more vitamin B6 than turkey eggs. While duck eggs contain 0.25mg of vitamin B6, turkey eggs contain only 0.131mg.
- Duck eggs have 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +219.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.81 g
Fats:
13.77 g
Carbs:
1.45 g
Water:
70.83 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
11.88 g
Carbs:
1.15 g
Water:
72.5 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.68g
~equal in
Water
~72.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.223 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.632g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 1.69µg | 155% |
| Choline | 263.4mg | 48% | |
| Cholesterol | 884mg | 933mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.131mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.34mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 170mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.404mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.525g | 4.571g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 34.3µg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.85mg | 4.1mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.223g | 1.658g | 3% |
| Fats | 13.77g | 11.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 194µg | 166µg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 71µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.41mg | 1.58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 142mg | 2% |
| Protein | 12.81g | 13.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.862mg | 1.889mg | 1% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 171kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.45g | 1.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 1.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.93g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 151mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.681g | 3.632g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.598mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.951mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.84mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.885mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.32mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
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
100%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.