USDA-derived comparison

Chicken Breast vs Duck Breast

Chicken Breast leads for Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 and Phosphorus; Duck Breast answers with Iron.

Who each is for: Choose chicken Breast for vitamin B3 and vitamin B6. Choose duck Breast for iron.

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

Chicken Breast

Typical serving: 1 breast (170g)

18/100

More vitamin B3More vitamin B6More phosphorusMore vitamin B12
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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.

NutrientChicken BreastDuck Breast
Calories165 kcal140 kcal
Protein31 g28 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat4 g3 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium74 mg105 mg
Potassium256 mg0 mg
Calcium15 mg9 mg
Iron1 mg4.5 mg
Magnesium29 mg0 mg
Zinc1 mg0 mg
Vitamin C0 mg3 mg
Vitamin D0.1 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120.3 µg0 µg
Folate4 µg0 µg

Servings differ: 1 breast of chicken breast is about 170g, 1 breast of duck breast about 140g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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