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What Is Duck Breast Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Duck Breast is a protein-rich food. It is high in protein. Discover the nutritional benefits and how duck breast can support your health goals.

Duck Breast provides 201 calories, 23.5g protein, 0g carbohydrates, and 11.2g fat per unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook duck) (100g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Duck Breast

  • Excellent source of protein for muscle building
  • Low in carbohydrates, suitable for keto diets
  • Very low in sugar
  • Contains iron (2.7mg per 100g, 15% DV)
  • Contains zinc for immune function and wound healing
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

Duck Breast Is Best For

Muscle recoveryLow-carb dietsBlood sugar managementEnergy and vitality

Nutrition Highlights

  • 23.5g of protein per serving

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook duck) (100g)

201

cal

0g

carbs

23.5g

protein

11.2g

fat

0g

fiber

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