Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Duck breast
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 71% |
| Calories | 157kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 22.8 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 7.3 g/ 42g (17%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.36%) |
Vit B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B2 | 0.3 mg/ 1mg (23%) source |
Vit B3 | 9.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (59%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 94 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 184 mg/ 700mg (26%) source |
Iron | 2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Sodium | 89 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Duck breast is a leaner cut of duck meat. It’s mainly a protein food, with little to no carbohydrates and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Duck breast helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also has cholesterol (94 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (2.85 g per 100 g), while sodium is relatively low (89 mg per 100 g). Since it’s higher in fat than many lean meats, it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep portions balanced so your meals stay heart-friendly while still satisfying.
Healthier tips
- For a balanced plate, aim for 1 palm-sized portion of duck breast, then add 2–3 fists of non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, broccoli, or mixed greens).
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, roasting, or pan-searing with minimal oil. If there’s visible skin/fat, trim some before cooking.
- Watch the “hidden” sodium: go easy on salty sauces (toyo, patis, soy-based marinades) and use herbs, calamansi, garlic, and pepper for flavor.
- Fit it into your day: have it as part of one full meal (lunch or dinner), and keep snacks simple (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions) so your overall intake stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Duck adobo, roasted duck, duck sinigang, duck with ginger scallion sauce, duck pochero
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