Duck vs mackerel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: duck scores 36/100 and mackerel 34/100, 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
Mackerel
262 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesDuck201 vs 262 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even23 vs 24 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMackerel252 vs 401 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even4 vs 4.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Duck, 100 g | Mackerel, 100 g | Duck, 85 g | Mackerel, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 201 kcal | 262 kcal | 171 kcal | 223 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 24 g | 20 g | 20 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 | 18 g | 9.5 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 4.2 g | 3.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0.4 mg | 0 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 54 µg | 20 µg | 46 µg |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 401 mg | 214 mg | 341 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 1.6 mg | 2.3 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 15 mg | 10 mg | 13 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 97 mg | 17 mg | 82 mg |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 83 mg | 55 mg | 71 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.