Know what’s on your plate
Duck egg
Calories & nutrition facts
raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 181 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 26%
- Carbohydrate 1.5 g 1%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 3.7 g 18%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 146 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 193 µg 21%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg 9%
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.4 mg 31%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.9 mg 37%
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 80 µg 20%
- Vitamin B12 5.4 µg 225%
Minerals
- Calcium 64 mg 5%
- Iron 3.9 mg 21%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 220 mg 18%
- Potassium 222 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
Similar foods
- Whole duck eggraw179 kcal / 100 g
- Duck egg yolkraw362 kcal / 100 g
- Duck egg whiteraw46 kcal / 100 g
- Cooked whole duck eggcooked201 kcal / 100 g
- Duck meatraw127 kcal / 100 g
- Duck liverdomesticated, raw136 kcal / 100 g
- Eggraw140 kcal / 100 g
- Goose eggraw180 kcal / 100 g
- Whole duckraw138 kcal / 100 g
- Domesticated duck meatraw135 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Duck egg
How long should you boil a duck egg?
For a soft centre, simmer it for about 6–7 minutes; for a firm yolk, cook it for 10–12 minutes. Cool it briefly in cold water to stop the cooking and make it easier to peel.
Can you use duck eggs instead of chicken eggs in baking?
Yes. Their larger yolks make cakes, custards and pasta richer; swap by weight rather than assuming one duck egg equals one chicken egg, especially in recipes where the proportions need to be precise.
How do you fry a duck egg?
Crack it into a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat and cook until the white is fully set, usually about 4–5 minutes. Covering the pan for the last minute helps set the top without overcooking the yolk.
How should you store duck eggs?
Keep them refrigerated in their carton, pointed end down, and use them by the date supplied. Once hard-boiled, refrigerate them promptly and eat within a week.
What goes well with duck eggs?
Their rich yolk works especially well with asparagus, mushrooms, spinach and smoked salmon. Serve a fried or poached duck egg on toast, or use it in a Scotch egg or a hearty salad.
Are duck eggs safe to eat raw or runny?
Raw or lightly cooked eggs can carry bacteria, so cook duck eggs until both white and yolk are firm if you need to minimise that risk. Use clean hands and utensils, and avoid eggs with cracked shells.
Are duck eggs more nutritious than chicken eggs?
A duck egg has 13 g of protein per 100 g, the same as a chicken egg, and is a source of iron. Duck eggs are usually larger, so compare equal weights rather than one egg with one egg.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 22060 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
