Duck

Duck

Duck, or duckling, were first raised as food by the Chinese.

Today's domestic ducks are descendants of two species — the mallard or the muscovy duck. About half the domesticated ducks in the United States are white-feathered, Long Island ducks which have dark, succulent flesh.

Beijing and Rouen, France are also known for cultivating ducks. Broilers and fryers are less than 8 weeks old, roasters no more than 16 weeks old.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Niacin, Selenium
*Good Source of: Iron
*Preferences: Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for fresh duck with a broad, plump breast and elastic skin. For frozen duck, make sure the packaging is tight and unbroken. Keep fresh duck refrigerated in the coldest section of the refrigerator for 2-3 days, with the giblets stored separately.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-serving(s) DUCK,YNG DUCKLING,DOM,WH PEKIN,BRST,MEAT&SKN,BNLESS,CKD,RSTD

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 22.33

Calories: 172

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.2 g	*
Saturated Fat	2.5 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	4.6 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.4 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	60 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	115.6 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	20.8 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	6.7 mg	34%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	6.8 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	2.8 mg	16%
Magnesium	0 mg	0%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	0 mg	0%
Potassium	0 mg	0%
Selenium	22.4 mcg	32%
Sodium	71.4 mg	3%
Zinc	0 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).