Duck vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted — 19.0g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved — 252 vs 337 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved 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 | Chicken breast tenders | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 337 kcal | 252 kcal | +34% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.8 g | 51.3 g | +1% |
| Protein | 19.0 g | 16.4 g | +16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.4 g | 12.9 g | +120% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 17.6 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.67 g | 3.20 g | +202% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 12.9 g | 5.71 g | +126% |
| Cholesterol | 84.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +87% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.174 mg | 0.324 mg | -46% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.269 mg | 0.098 mg | +174% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.82 mg | 6.51 mg | -26% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.10 mg | 0.994 mg | +10% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.180 mg | 0.037 mg | +386% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -50% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 50.4 mg | 40.8 mg | +24% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.300 ug | 0.440 ug | -32% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 63.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.700 mg | 0.370 mg | +89% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 14.0 mg | -21% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.70 mg | 1.00 mg | +170% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -38% |
| Phosphorus, P | 156 mg | 216 mg | -28% |
| Potassium, K | 204 mg | 225 mg | -9% |
| Sodium, Na | 59.0 mg | 446 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.86 mg | 0.770 mg | +142% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.227 mg | 0.316 mg | -28% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.235 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 20.0 ug | 30.6 ug | -35% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1410 kj | 1053 kj | +34% |
| Ash | 0.820 g | 1.87 g | -56% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -50% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -50% |
| Betaine | 7.00 mg | 30.2 mg | -77% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 63.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 210 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 3.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.10 ug | 4.20 ug | +21% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.170 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.80 g | 2.64 g | +158% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.43 g | 0.560 g | +334% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.11 g | 0.550 g | +102% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 11.5 g | 5.16 g | +123% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.260 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.65 g | 2.79 g | +31% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.36 g | 2.69 g | +25% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.290 g | 0.100 g | +190% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| 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 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.232 g | 0.202 g | +15% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.773 g | 0.612 g | +26% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.872 g | 0.667 g | +31% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.47 g | 1.11 g | +32% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.49 g | 1.07 g | +39% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.475 g | 0.332 g | +43% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.299 g | 0.184 g | +62% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.752 g | 0.568 g | +32% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.640 g | 0.354 g | +81% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.938 g | 0.714 g | +31% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.28 g | 0.927 g | +39% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.462 g | 0.464 g | = |
| Alanine | 1.30 g | 0.802 g | +62% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.81 g | 1.31 g | +39% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.80 g | 2.45 g | +14% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.62 g | 0.713 g | +128% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.17 g | 0.751 g | +56% |
| Serine | 0.804 g | 0.589 g | +37% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.110 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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