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
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.
| Nutrient | Chicken Breast | Duck Breast |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g | 28 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 1 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 105 mg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 9 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 4 µg | 0 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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