Food guide

Duck Eggs

Larger, richer eggs with more fat and B12 than hen's eggs.

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Duck Eggs, a nutrient-dense protein-rich food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of duck eggs for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 egg (70 g) — 130 kcal per 70 g serving.

Nutrition information for Duck Eggs
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (70 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	186 kcal	130 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	12.9 g	9 g	6.9 g
Carbohydrate	1.4 g	1 g	0.8 g
Fat	13.7 g	9.6 g	7.4 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of duck eggs, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Duck Eggs
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (70 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	194 µg	136 µg	22%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	1.7 µg	1.2 µg	9%
Vitamin E	1.3 mg	0.91 mg	9%
Vitamin K	0.4 µg	0.28 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.16 mg	0.11 mg	13%
Riboflavin	0.4 mg	0.28 mg	31%
Niacin	0.2 mg	0.14 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.25 mg	0.18 mg	15%
Folate	80 µg	56 µg	20%
Vitamin B12	5.4 µg	3.8 µg	225%
Pantothenic acid	1.9 mg	1.3 mg	38%
Choline	263 mg	184 mg	48%
Minerals
Calcium	64 mg	44.8 mg	5%
Iron	3.9 mg	2.7 mg	22%
Magnesium	17 mg	11.9 mg	4%
Phosphorus	220 mg	154 mg	18%
Potassium	222 mg	155 mg	5%
Sodium	146 mg	102 mg	6%
Zinc	1.4 mg	0.98 mg	13%
Selenium	36.4 µg	25.5 µg	66%
Copper	0.062 mg	0.043 mg	7%
Manganese	0.038 mg	0.027 mg	2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat duck eggs?

Roughly twice the B12 of a hen's egg.
The extra fat makes exceptional baked goods.

How to include it

Fry or poach for a richer breakfast.
Use in cakes and custards for a denser crumb.

Things to consider

Higher in calories and cholesterol than hen's eggs.
Cross-reacts with hen's egg allergy in many people.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.