Egg vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between eggs and duck eggs?
- Eggs are higher in copper and vitamin B2; however, duck eggs are richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 215% more.
- Eggs have less cholesterol.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw 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 CopperCopper | +3125.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +386.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.5% |
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Protein
~12.81g
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Water
~70.83g
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Other
~1.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.062mg | 215% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 5.4µg | 179% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 884mg | 170% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 3.85mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 36.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 1.862mg | 9% |
| Folate | 44µg | 80µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.404mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.156mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 220mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 6.525g | 6% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 263.4mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 13.77g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 194µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 222mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 3.681g | 2% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 185kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 1.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 69IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 1.223g | 1% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 12.81g | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 1.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.414g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins