Duck egg
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Fat | 13.8 g |
| Carbs | 1.4 g |
Duck egg is a whole raw egg from a domestic duck, larger than a typical hen's egg and used in much the same way — fried, boiled, poached, or incorporated into baked goods, where its richer yolk is particularly valued. Per 100 g, a raw duck egg provides 181 kcal, 12.8 g of protein, 13.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of carbohydrates with no dietary fibre. It is a notable source of choline (263.4 mg per 100 g), vitamin A (194 mcg per 100 g) and folate (80 mcg per 100 g), alongside 222 mg of potassium and 220 mg of phosphorus. No glycemic index data is available for duck eggs. Suitable for vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in a duck egg?
A raw duck egg contains 181 kcal per 100 g. A single duck egg typically weighs around 70–80 g, putting one egg at roughly 125–145 kcal.
How much choline is in a duck egg?
Duck eggs contain 263.4 mg of choline per 100 g, making them one of the more concentrated egg-based sources of this nutrient. A single duck egg of around 75 g would deliver approximately 200 mg of choline.
Are duck eggs keto-friendly?
Yes, duck eggs fit well into a ketogenic diet. With only 1.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and 13.8 g of fat, they align closely with the high-fat, very-low-carb profile that keto requires.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Fat | 13.8 g |
| Carbs | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.93 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.7 g |
| Monounsaturated | 6.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.10 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.88 g |
| Cholesterol | 884 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 64.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 222 mg |
| Sodium | 146 mg |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.062 mg |
| Manganese | 0.038 mg |
| Selenium | 36.4 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 194 mcg |
| Retinol | 192 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.40 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.40 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.20 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 80.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4 mcg |
| Choline | 263 mg |
