USDA-derived comparison

Bacon vs Duck Breast

Bacon leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Vitamin B12; Duck Breast answers with Iron.

Who each is for: Choose bacon for phosphorus and selenium. Choose duck Breast for iron.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Bacon

Typical serving: 2 slices (20g)

30/100

More phosphorusMore seleniumMore vitamin B12More vitamin B1
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Duck Breast

Typical serving: 1 breast (140g)

11/100

More iron
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBaconDuck Breast
Calories541 kcal140 kcal
Protein37 g28 g
Carbs1 g0 g
Fat42 g3 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat14 g1 g
Sodium1,717 mg105 mg
Potassium565 mg0 mg
Calcium11 mg9 mg
Iron1.4 mg4.5 mg
Magnesium33 mg0 mg
Zinc3.5 mg0 mg
Vitamin C0 mg3 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg0 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg0 µg
Folate1 µg0 µg

Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 1 breast of duck breast about 140g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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