Duck vs ground turkey: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: duck scores 36/100 and ground turkey 38/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Duck
201 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz, meat only: 85 g
Ground turkey
203 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even201 vs 203 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGround turkey23 vs 27 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGround turkey252 vs 294 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatGround turkey4 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Duck, 100 g | Ground turkey, 100 g | Duck, 85 g | Ground turkey, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 201 kcal | 203 kcal | 171 kcal | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 27 g | 20 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 10 g | 9.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 2.7 g | 3.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 24 µg | 20 µg | 20 µg |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 294 mg | 214 mg | 250 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 1.5 mg | 2.3 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 28 mg | 10 mg | 24 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 30 mg | 17 mg | 26 mg |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 78 mg | 55 mg | 66 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.