Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Duck blood
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 62kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.7 g/ 71g (15%) |
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low |
Total Carbs | 4.5 g/ 348g (1%) |
Vitamins
Vit A | 2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.29%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 82 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 106 mg/ 700mg (15%) |
Iron | 24.5 mg/ 12mg (204%) high |
What is this food?
Duck blood is a type of animal blood used as food, usually cooked (for example, as “dinuguan” style dishes) and served as part of a meal. It’s considered a protein-rich ingredient, with some carbohydrates and very little fat per 100g.
Why it matters to health
Duck blood can help support your daily protein needs and may contribute important nutrients that help your body make red blood cells (commonly from iron and related micronutrients found in blood). It’s also relatively low in fat, which can fit well in a balanced plate. Since it’s still an animal-based food, it’s best to keep portions reasonable and pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and carbs in proper amounts so your meals stay balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small-to-medium: think of it as a protein component, not the whole meal.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Choose a reasonable serving of rice or other carbs, especially if you’re having it for lunch or dinner.
- Watch the sauce: if it’s very salty or oily, ask for less oil or choose lighter versions.
- If you’re eating it as a snack, keep it small and still aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks per day.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan (duck blood stew), Kwek-kwek with blood-based sauce, Blood soup (duck blood with vegetables), Pinakbet with blood topping, Pork and blood adobo-style stew
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