What is this food?
Duck wing is a type of poultry meat (the wing part of duck). It’s mainly a protein food, and it also has some fat.
Why it matters to health
Duck wing can help support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. In 100 g, it has about 5.2 g total fat, including 1.74 g saturated fat, and very little carbs (0 g) and fiber (0 g). It also has sodium around 37 mg. Because it’s a fatty cut, pairing it with plenty of vegetables and keeping portions reasonable helps you balance your meals while still enjoying the food.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions around 1 small serving (about 50–100 g) especially if you’re having rice or noodles.
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, roasting, or air-frying instead of deep-frying when possible.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, okra, ampalaya) and a source of fiber like brown rice or a side salad.
- If it’s salty (e.g., marinated or sauced), balance the rest of the day with lighter, less salty snacks.
- For your daily pattern: have duck wing as part of a full meal, and add fruit or yogurt as a snack if you need something lighter.
Common Filipino dishes
Duck adobo, inihaw na duck, roasted duck, duck sinigang, duck pochero