Is Duck Healthy? Yes.
Top 4 health facts about duck
You know it. Duck meat provides a wide variety of important nutrients, including protein, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin, iron, zinc, vitamin B-6, and thiamine. It also contains smaller quantities of vitamin B-12, folate, and magnesium.
#1 Lean like chicken
Compared to other proteins, Moulard Duck is relatively low in fat. In fact, it contains less than half the amount of fat found in many beef and pork cuts. Additionally, a 3-ounce boneless, skinless duck breast is even leaner than a 3-ounce serving of boneless, skinless chicken breast.
Do you enjoy the crispy skin of duck, but also want to maintain a nutritious diet? If you cook duck properly and score the skin, you can remove up to 70% of the fat. Moreover, it's worth noting that duck is lower in saturated fat than many other types of protein, which can be beneficial if you're keeping an eye on your blood cholesterol levels.
#2 Duck has lots of iron
Incorporating iron into your diet can aid in building muscle, enhancing brain development, and promoting a robust immune system. Fortunately, duck is an excellent source of iron, containing more iron per serving than chicken, turkey, Cornish game hen, and certain beef cuts.
#3 Duck fat is the healthiest animal fat
In terms of its nutritional content, duck fat is richer in monounsaturated fats that have a positive impact on reducing LDL cholesterol than in saturated fats, which can elevate blood cholesterol levels. This means that duck fat shares a closer resemblance to olive oil than to other animal fats. Many culinary professionals prefer incorporating duck fat into their cooking instead of certain vegetable oils, as it offers a healthy option with a rich flavor and versatile cooking properties.
Diversifying your lean protein sources doesn't have to be limited to chicken breast, fish, or protein shakes. Incorporating duck meat into your diet is an easy and delicious way to add some excitement and variety to your meals.
#4 Duck is red meat-free
We love to throw around the term duck steak as a proper nod to our OG product: Moulard Duck Breast. Luckily, duck is poultry, which means you can enjoy a proper steak without the red meat. What could be better?