Duck vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Duck, domesticated, liver, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Duck 136
Beef 151
Protein (g)
Duck 18.7
Beef 11.7
Carbs (g)
Duck 3.53
Beef 1.48
Fat (g)
Duck 4.64
Beef 10.5
Fiber (g)
Duck 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Duck, domesticated, liver, raw — 18.7g vs 11.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Duck, domesticated, liver, raw — 136 vs 151 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Duck, domesticated, liver, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Duck | Beef | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 136 kcal | 151 kcal | -10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.8 g | 74.9 g | -4% |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 11.7 g | +61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.64 g | 10.5 g | -56% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.53 g | 1.48 g | +139% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.44 g | 2.39 g | -40% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.710 g | 1.88 g | -62% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.510 g | |
| Cholesterol | 515 mg | 3100 mg | -83% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.50 mg | 10.5 mg | -57% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.562 mg | 0.069 mg | +714% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.892 mg | 0.217 mg | +311% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.50 mg | 3.62 mg | +80% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 6.18 mg | 1.21 mg | +411% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.760 mg | 0.143 mg | +431% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 738 ug | 5.00 ug | +14660% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 491 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 54.0 ug | 10.1 ug | +435% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11984 ug | 6.00 ug | +199633% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 70.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 1.67 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +22% |
| Iron, Fe | 30.5 mg | 2.30 mg | +1227% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +100% |
| Phosphorus, P | 269 mg | 335 mg | -20% |
| Potassium, K | 230 mg | 244 mg | -6% |
| Sodium, Na | 140 mg | 108 mg | +30% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.07 mg | 1.09 mg | +182% |
| Copper, Cu | 5.96 mg | 0.230 mg | +2492% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.258 mg | 0.028 mg | +821% |
| Selenium, Se | 67.0 ug | 21.8 ug | +207% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 569 kj | 630 kj | -10% |
| Ash | 1.32 g | 1.46 g | -10% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 738 ug | 5.00 ug | +14660% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 738 ug | 5.00 ug | +14660% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 11984 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 39907 IU | 117 IU | +34009% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.060 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.100 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.029 g | -66% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.800 g | 0.974 g | -18% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.630 g | 1.30 g | -52% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.018 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.035 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.023 g | +117% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.650 g | 1.67 g | -61% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.193 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.630 g | 1.63 g | -61% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.370 g | 0.039 g | +849% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.260 g | 0.355 g | -27% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.383 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.855 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.264 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.833 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.995 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.69 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.42 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.444 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.252 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.932 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.660 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.15 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.498 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.09 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.78 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.43 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.09 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.929 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.806 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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