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Grouse vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between grouse and duck meat

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while duck meat has more iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Grouse covers your daily need for vitamin B12 108% more than duck meat.
  • Grouse contains 10 times more Vitamin B12 than duck meat. While grouse contains 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, duck meat contains only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouse is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Grouse
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +365.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%

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.
Grouse
Grouse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.7mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3121.6%
Contains more OtherOther +228%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2665.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Duck meat Opinion
Calories 112kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Protein 25.94g 18.99g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 28.35g Duck meat
Cholesterol 40mg 84mg Grouse
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 11mg Duck meat
Potassium 311mg 204mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Copper 0.058mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Zinc 0.51mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Phosphorus 229mg 156mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 59mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A 5µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.7mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.269mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.825mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.18mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.3µg Grouse
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Folate 6µg Duck meat
Choline 50.4mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 0.13g 9.67g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.65g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg Duck meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouse
Grouse is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.