Dairy Products
Egg, duck, yolk
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 357kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16.4 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 31 g/ 42g (73%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.1 g/ 348g (0.89%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 68.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (9%) |
Vit B1 | 0.56 mg/ 1mg (46%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.72 mg/ 1mg (55%) high |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 159 mg/ 750mg (21%) source |
Phosphorus | 251 mg/ 700mg (35%) high |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 105 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
Allergen Info
Eggs
What is this food?
Egg, duck yolk (the yellow part). It’s a concentrated source of protein and healthy fats, but it’s also higher in fat and cholesterol than many other egg parts.
Why it matters to health
Duck yolk can help you feel full and support muscle repair because it has protein. It also provides fats that help carry fat-soluble vitamins. However, per 100 g it’s high in total fat (31 g) and saturated fat (8.62 g), and it has very high cholesterol (1445 mg). It also has some sodium (105 mg) and a small amount of carbs (3.1 g). For health, the key is how often and how much you eat—especially if you also eat other fatty foods in the same day.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller portion: try 1 yolk (or mix yolk with more egg whites) instead of a large amount.
- Balance your plate: pair with non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, tomatoes, carrots) and add a reasonable serving of rice or bread only if it fits your meal.
- Watch the cooking style: prefer boiled, steamed, or lightly sautéed instead of deep-fried or heavily buttered.
- Since it’s calorie- and fat-dense, fit it into your day as part of your 3 full meals and keep snacks lighter (e.g., fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
- If you have high cholesterol or heart risk, consider checking with your clinician and choosing more egg whites more often.
Common Filipino dishes
Itlog na maalat, balut, egg drop soup (lugaw), ginisang itlog (scrambled egg), adobong itlog, tortang talong
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