Duck Breast Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 13 August 2026

3 oz of duck breast contains 171.7 calories, 20.8g protein, 0g carbs, and 9.2g fat. Duck Breast is listed in the protein foods category. It is high in protein and a good source of iron.

171.7

cal

0g

carbs

20.8g

protein

amino acids ↓

9.2g

fat

fiber

sugar

Vitamins in Duck Breast

Per 3 oz ~85g

Vitamin C
2.38mg
3%
Niacin (B3)
6.68mg
42%

Minerals in Duck Breast

Per 3 oz ~85g

Calcium
6.8mg
<1%
Iron
2.77mg
15%
Sodium
71.4mg
3%
Selenium
22.4mcg
41%

Amino Acids in Duck Breast

Protein breakdown per 3 oz (85g), from the USDA record for this food.

Complete protein

Duck Breast supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.

Essential Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 547mg 643mg 2.6%
Isoleucine 1060mg 1247mg 5.1%
Leucine 1743mg 2050mg 8.4%
Lysine 1766mg 2078mg 8.5%
Methionine 557mg 655mg 2.7%
Phenylalanine 866mg 1019mg 4.2%
Threonine 883mg 1039mg 4.2%
Tryptophan 286mg 337mg 1.4%
Valine 1080mg 1270mg 5.2%
Other Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 1306mg 1537mg 6.3%
Arginine 1316mg 1548mg 6.3%
Aspartic Acid 2022mg 2379mg 9.7%
Cystine 316mg 372mg 1.5%
Glutamic Acid 3228mg 3798mg 15.5%
Glycine 1156mg 1360mg 5.6%
Proline 1013mg 1192mg 4.9%
Serine 890mg 1047mg 4.3%
Tyrosine 786mg 925mg 3.8%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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